When did the Berlin Airlift take place?

1939-1945

1948-1949

1956-1957

1961-1962

Which countries were involved in the Berlin Airlift?

United States and Soviet Union

United States, United Kingdom, and France

United States and West Germany

United Kingdom and Soviet Union

Why did the Berlin Airlift happen?

To evacuate East Berlin residents

To provide food and supplies to West Berlin during the Soviet blockade

To conduct military exercises

To negotiate peace with the Soviet Union

Who was the leader of West Germany during the Berlin Airlift?

Winston Churchill

Konrad Adenauer

Charles de Gaulle

Harry S. Truman

What was the nickname given to the aircraft that made the airlift possible?

Rosinenbomber (Raisin Bomber)

Eisenhower Express

Stalin's Saviors

Air Bridge Angels

How many flights were made during the Berlin Airlift?

Over 100,000 flights

Over 275,000 flights

Over 500,000 flights

Over 1 million flights

How much cargo was delivered during the Berlin Airlift?

Approximately 500,000 tons

Approximately 2.3 million tons

Approximately 5 million tons

Approximately 10 million tons

What was the duration of the Soviet blockade of West Berlin?

100 days

200 days

324 days

500 days

Which side eventually lifted the blockade?

Soviet Union

United States

United Kingdom

France

What was the significance of the Berlin Airlift?

It led to the formation of the European Union

It marked the beginning of the Cold War

It demonstrated the resolve of the Western Allies to protect West Berlin from Soviet aggression

It resulted in the division of Germany into East and West

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