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Berlin Airlift, The: The Salvation of a City
Berlin Airlift The The Salvation of a City Author:Diane Canwell, Jon Sutherland 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 suppor... more »t 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.« less