In the summer of 1948, a crisis unfolded in Berlin that would test the resolve of the Western Allies. The Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin, cutting off all road and rail access to this divided city. In response, the United States and its allies launched one of history's most remarkable humanitarian efforts: the Berlin Airlift. Over nearly a year, pilots from around the world flew more than 200,000 flights to deliver food, fuel, and supplies to over two million trapped citizens. It was an extraordinary featat its peak, planes landed every few minutes! This operation not only saved lives but also solidified alliances between Western powers during the Cold War era. Ultimately, it showcased resilience against oppression and laid groundwork for NATO's formation-------------------tags:Berlin Airlift Cold War history Berlin Blockade Post WWII Europe Soviet blockade Allied airlift West Berlin 1948 Operation Vittles Gail Halvorsen Candy Bomber US Air Force Berlin Berlin Cold War Germany divided Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan HistoryShorts YouTubeShorts 60secondhistory ShortsExplained QuickHistory LearnWithShorts HistoricalShorts ColdWarShorts MiniDoc ShortsEducation Cold War tension Airplanes in history Berlin survival story Candy Bomber story Soviet Union Cold War WWII aftermath Berlin history Humanitarian airlift Freedom vs oppression West vs East