Berlin Crisis

The Berlin Crisis refers to a series of confrontations between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies over the status of Berlin during the Cold War, particularly in 1948-1949. After World War II, Berlin was divided into East and West, with East Berlin controlled by the Soviets and West Berlin by the Allies. In response to Western efforts to unite Germany and introduce a new currency, the Soviets blockaded West Berlin, cutting off supplies. The Allies responded with the Berlin Airlift, delivering food and fuel by air. The crisis highlighted tensions between East and West, symbolizing the deeper ideological divide of the Cold War.