The United States responded to the Soviet blockade of Berlin with the Berlin Airlift. From June 1948 to May 1949, the United States and its allies flew supplies such as food, fuel, and other essentials into West Berlin to help the residents survive the blockade. This massive humanitarian effort involved over 200,000 flights and delivered over 2.3 million tons of supplies, successfully keeping West Berlin from falling to Soviet control. The Berlin Airlift is considered a significant moment in Cold War history and demonstrated the United States' commitment to defending Western Europe from Soviet aggression.
