Soviet blockade of Berlin in 1948

The transcript discusses the strategic transport corridor linking West Berlin to West Germany, highlighting the encirclement of West Berlin by the Reds with a ground barrier. However, the barrier did not extend into the sky, allowing America and England to use airplanes to bypass the blockade.

What was the primary purpose of the 110-mile rail highway corridor?

• To connect East Berlin to East Germany

• To transport goods between West Berlin and West Germany

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To facilitate military operations

How did the Soviet Union attempt to isolate West Berlin?

• By creating a ground barrier

• By flooding the city

• By building a wall around the city

• By cutting off all air routes

Approximately how many people were affected by the Soviet encirclement of West Berlin?

• 3 million

• Over 2 million

• 500,000

• 1 million

What strategy did America and England use to bypass the Soviet blockade?

• They built a tunnel

• They used airplanes

• They negotiated a treaty

• They sent ships

Why was the Soviet ground barrier ineffective against air transport?

• It was not well-guarded

• It was easily bypassed by vehicles

• It was too short

• It was poorly constructed