Berlin Airlift
The United States and its allies responded to the Soviets blockade with a massive airlift that delivered supplies to the people of Berlin. These supplies consisted of basic things like food and other necessities. By the time the blockade was lifted in May 1949, the Allies had established not only the Federal Republic of Germany but also the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Soviets suffered a major defeat, the division of Berlin became a permanent picture of cold war.
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