Berlin Airlift
by Sutherland, JonFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-02-01
Publisher(s): Pelican Pub Co Inc
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Summary
This history of the Berlin airlift presents the inspiring story that marked the climax of the first Cold War crisis. The United States and its Allies mobilized an airlift of tons of supplies each day that helped residents of Berlin survive a 11-month siege of their city. Precise facts regarding everything from tonnage to unit deployment support an in-depth analysis of the logistics of the endeavor. Included is a list of RAF units involved, a chronology, and documents detailing the partition of Berlin and Germany. Framed within the transition from World War II to the Cold War, Berlin Airlift explores how this massive movement of supplies transformed the world of aviation.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Prelude to the Blockade | p. 5 |
| Meagre Beginnings | p. 31 |
| Black Friday | p. 56 |
| Berliners and Volunteers | p. 69 |
| Flying the Corridor | p. 94 |
| Airlift Airbases | p. 107 |
| Eastern Parade | p. 119 |
| End of the Airlift | p. 130 |
| Political Settlement | p. 145 |
| Legacy of the Airlift | p. 163 |
| RAF Units used During Operation Plainfare, June 1948 - September 1949 | p. 181 |
| The Airlift in Figures (Figures from British Sources) | p. 183 |
| Chronology | p. 185 |
| Statistics for the First Year of the Airlift (26 June 1948 - 26 June 1949) | p. 197 |
| Soviet Harassment Incidents during the Airlift Operations | p. 200 |
| Documents Regarding the Partitioning of Germany and Berlin | p. 201 |
| Bibliography | p. 206 |
| Index | p. 211 |
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