Berlin Airlift

Berlin Airlift

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History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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General Sir Brian Robertson inspects the initial flights of Operation Bittles, a massive air supply effort by the US, Britain, and France to deliver 3,000 tons of food daily to Berlin. The operation faces challenges, including a narrow air corridor monitored by Soviet fighters. A fleet of 400 ships, some from Alaska, supports the effort. Soldiers and German civilians work tirelessly to ensure the food reaches the city, symbolizing the Western Allies' commitment to Berlin amidst rising tensions with Russia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Operation Bittles?

To evacuate civilians from Berlin

To supply Berlin with food and essentials

To conduct military exercises

To negotiate with the Soviet Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were involved in the air supply service for Berlin?

Germany, Italy, and Japan

Russia, China, and India

Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

United States, Britain, and France

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many ships were utilized in the operation, and where did some of them come from?

300 ships, from Asia

500 ships, from Africa

200 ships, from Europe

400 ships, from as far as Alaska

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of soldiers and German civilians in the operation?

They negotiated with the Soviet Union

They worked in shifts to keep the food moving into the city

They were responsible for flying the planes

They provided security for the operation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the food supply operation symbolize in the context of the Cold War?

The end of the Cold War

The Soviet Union's dominance in Europe

The Western Allies' commitment to staying in Berlin

The Western Allies' temporary presence in Berlin