The Berlin Airlift (1948-49)
- A
Was the spark of WWIII, with U.S. and Soviet planes exchanging fire over Germany
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Was U.S./Allied flights supplying West Berlin during the Soviet land blockade
- C
Was a minor and largely symbolic operation that delivered little actual aid to Berliners
- D
Was a Soviet operation flying supplies to East Berlin during a Western land blockade
Explanation
Demonstrated American resolve; the Soviets eventually lifted the blockade.