Which event in 1948-1949 convinced many Western leaders that a formal military alliance like NATO was necessary?
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Correct answer: The Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)
The Soviet blockade of West Berlin demonstrated the USSR's willingness to use force to expand its influence. This tension accelerated the negotiations for a mutual defense pact among Western nations.
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