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Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo)
1702474 Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War. During the multinational occupation of post-World War II Germany, the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control.)
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1940 1949 19401949 1940s Aero Plane Aeroplane Aeroplanes Airplane Airplanes Airport Années Apres Avion Berlin Cold War Colourized Document Former Soviet Union Forties Guerre Nineteen Forties Plane Post War Postwar Soviet Russia Soviet Union Soviets The Forties Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics Ussr West Berlin West Germany Western Germany Years 1940 Years 40 Years Forty Americae Federal Republic Of Germany Means Of Conveyance
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This photograph, titled "Berlin Blockade, 1948" captures a pivotal moment in history during the early years of the Cold War. Taken by an unknown photographer in post-World War II Germany, it depicts the aftermath of one of the first major international crises that defined this era. The image showcases a desolate landscape with abandoned railway tracks and empty roads leading to Berlin. The Soviet Union had blocked all access points to West Berlin under Western control, including railways, roads, and canals. This blockade was an attempt to assert dominance over the divided city and challenge Western influence. Intriguingly, amidst this scene of isolation and tension stands an airplane on a nearby airstrip. Symbolizing hope and defiance against adversity, it represents the lifeline provided by Allied forces who resorted to airlifting supplies into West Berlin during this period. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience in times of crisis. It encapsulates both the physical barriers imposed by political ideologies as well as the determination displayed by those seeking freedom against all odds. As we reflect on this historical moment captured through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are reminded of how crucial it is to learn from our past struggles while striving for unity and peace in our present world.
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