The Untold Story of the Berlin Aircraft and America’s Finest Hour

In the aftermath of World War II, the city of Berlin was divided into four sectors, each occupied by one of the Allied powers: the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union, however, was determined to starve the city into submission, and in June 1948, they blockaded all land and water routes into Berlin.

The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Aircraft and America's Finest Hour

by Andrei Cherny

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The United States and its allies were faced with a difficult choice: either abandon the city to the Soviets or find a way to supply it from the air. The latter option was incredibly risky, but it was the only one that could save Berlin.

The Berlin Airlift was one of the most daring and successful missions in the history of aviation. For almost a year, American and British pilots flew over 200,000 flights into Berlin, delivering food, fuel, and other supplies to the city’s two million residents.

The airlift was a major turning point in the Cold War. It showed the world that the United States was not afraid to stand up to the Soviet Union, and it helped to rally the American people behind the cause of freedom.

The Berlin Airlift is a story of courage, determination, and sacrifice. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

The Berlin Blockade

The Berlin Blockade began on June 24, 1948, when the Soviet Union cut off all land and water routes into Berlin. The Soviets claimed that the blockade was necessary to protect their security interests, but it was clear that their real goal was to starve the city into submission.

The United States and its allies were outraged by the blockade. They knew that the Soviets were trying to drive them out of Berlin, and they were determined not to let them succeed.

The Berlin Airlift

The Berlin Airlift was launched on June 26, 1948, just two days after the Soviet blockade began. The United States and its allies flew over 200,000 flights into Berlin over the next 11 months, delivering food, fuel, and other supplies to the city’s two million residents.

The airlift was a massive undertaking. At its peak, over 1,000 aircraft were involved in the operation, and over 200,000 tons of supplies were delivered to Berlin.

The airlift was a major success. It showed the world that the United States was not afraid to stand up to the Soviet Union, and it helped to rally the American people behind the cause of freedom.

The End of the Blockade

The Soviet Union finally lifted the blockade on May 12, 1949. The airlift had been a major success, and it had shown the world that the United States was not afraid to stand up to the Soviet Union.

The Berlin Airlift is a story of courage, determination, and sacrifice. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

The Legacy of the Berlin Airlift

The Berlin Airlift was a major turning point in the Cold War. It showed the world that the United States was not afraid to stand up to the Soviet Union, and it helped to rally the American people behind the cause of freedom.

The airlift also had a lasting impact on Berlin. The city was rebuilt after the war, and it became a symbol of freedom and democracy in the heart of Europe.

The Berlin Airlift is a story that should never be forgotten. It is a story of courage, determination, and sacrifice. It is a story that inspires us all to stand up for what we believe in.

The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Aircraft and America's Finest Hour

by Andrei Cherny

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1283 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	668 pages

FREE