Berlin Blockade heightened tensions from "summary" of The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
The Berlin Blockade, initiated by the Soviet Union in response to Western efforts to create a separate West German state, had far-reaching consequences. By cutting off all land and water routes to West Berlin, the Soviets sought to pressure the Western powers into abandoning their plans for a separate West German government. This move, however, only served to heighten tensions between the East and the West. The blockade was a clear demonstration of Soviet aggression and willingness to use force to achieve its goals. The Western powers, particularly the United States, saw this as a direct challenge to their presence in Europe and their commitment to defending democratic principles. The decision to respond with an airlift to supply the people of West Berlin was a bold move that underscored Western ...
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