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June 26, 1948
Soviet forces in East Germany blockade Berlin, trying to force the Allies to abandon postwar control of the city. The United States and Britain responded by dropping food and other vital supplies to Berliners for 11 months, until the blockade was lifted.
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June 26, 1948 Soviet forces in East Germany blockade Berlin, trying to force the Allies to abandon postwar control of the city. The United States and Britain responded by dropping food and other vital supplies to Berliners for 11 months, until the blockade was lifted. 2 of 30
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