How did the Western Allies respond to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948–1949?
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Correct answer: By organizing a massive airlift of food and fuel
The Berlin Airlift (Operation Vittles) saw Allied planes landing in West Berlin every few minutes to provide supplies to over two million citizens. The success of the airlift forced the Soviets to lift the blockade in May 1949.
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