On June 26, 1948, in response to the Soviet blockade of land routes into West Berlin, the United States and its allies began a massive airlift of food, water, and medicine to the citizens of the besieged city. Known as the Berlin Airlift, this operation lasted for more than a year and involved over 200,000 flights that delivered more than 2 million tons of supplies. The airlift demonstrated not only a remarkable logistical feat but also a crucial act of solidarity during the early Cold War, symbolizing the West’s commitment to defending Berlin and combating Soviet expansion.
