0
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How long did the Soviet blockade of East Germany last?
The Soviet blockade of West Berlin, known as the Berlin Blockade lasted from 24 June 1948 - 12 May 1949.
Why was the US concerned about the Soviet Union's domination of Central and Eastern Europe in 1945?
The East German government with the support of the Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall to stop East German from defecting to the West.
When did the Soviet Union begin building the Berlin wall why did they build the wall?
The Soviet Union didn't build the Berlin Wall. The Soviets merely told East German dictator Walter Ulbricht to stop the flow of defections from East to West or he would. East German Army engineer units built the Wall.
Was west Berlin controlled by the soviet union?
No it was not, east was controlled by russia Pat's answer: West Berlin was controlled by the American, British, and French occupying military forces. It was originally administrated by the Soviets, American, British, and French forces, but the Soviets tried to force the western allies out of Berlin by a road and rail blockade, which was checked by Berlin Airlift. Berlin was completely surrounded by the Soviet East German territory. In the 60s, the Soviets built a wall around West Berlin (to keep their East German citizens from escaping). One had to travel through Soviet Checkpoints and across 100 miles designated East German highways and another Soviet Checkpoint before entering West Germany, The allied forces allowed the West Berlin citizens to form their own government and operate the city as they wanted. It was a shining star surrounded by the Iron Curtain. Much of the needed supplies and fresh groceries required by West Berlin later came from East Germany. The water supply system was operated and controlled from East Berlin.
Did east or west Germany became a satellite of the Soviet Union following World War 2.?
The German Democratic Republic, otherwise known as East Germany, was a satellite of the Soviet Union in the aftermath of World War II. This lasted until the collapse of the Soviet bloc around 1989-1991.
How long did the Soviet blockade of East Germany last?
The Soviet blockade of West Berlin, known as the Berlin Blockade lasted from 24 June 1948 - 12 May 1949.
Why was the US concerned about the Soviet Union's domination of Central and Eastern Europe in 1945?
The East German government with the support of the Soviet Union built the Berlin Wall to stop East German from defecting to the West.
When the Soviets blockaded Berlin in hopes of driving their former allies out how did the Americans and British respond?
The U.S response to the Soviet blockade was sending srms to Berlin by planes, therefor allowing them to fight back. The United States along with Britain and other countries send food, supplies, etc. They had continued this for about a year.
What countries were involved in the Berlin wall?
It was build in East Berlin, by the East German government (presumably at the behest of the Soviet Union), on the East Geman side of the border between East and West Berlin. Its purpose was to prevent the escape of East German citizens to West Berlin.
What was the purpose of the Berlin Blockade?
In 1948 and 1949, Stalin decided to impose a blockade on West Berlin as part of an overall plan to bring West Berlin, then the whole of the western portion of Germany (still occupied by French, British, and American forces), into union with Soviet-controlled East Germany. By closing land-access to West Berlin, Stalin considered that the city would soon require Soviet assistance and thereby come under Soviet control.
The East German government responded to Gorbachevs call for change by doing what?
By banning Soviet publications
When did the Soviet Union begin building the Berlin wall why did they build the wall?
The Soviet Union didn't build the Berlin Wall. The Soviets merely told East German dictator Walter Ulbricht to stop the flow of defections from East to West or he would. East German Army engineer units built the Wall.
Was west Berlin controlled by the soviet union?
No it was not, east was controlled by russia Pat's answer: West Berlin was controlled by the American, British, and French occupying military forces. It was originally administrated by the Soviets, American, British, and French forces, but the Soviets tried to force the western allies out of Berlin by a road and rail blockade, which was checked by Berlin Airlift. Berlin was completely surrounded by the Soviet East German territory. In the 60s, the Soviets built a wall around West Berlin (to keep their East German citizens from escaping). One had to travel through Soviet Checkpoints and across 100 miles designated East German highways and another Soviet Checkpoint before entering West Germany, The allied forces allowed the West Berlin citizens to form their own government and operate the city as they wanted. It was a shining star surrounded by the Iron Curtain. Much of the needed supplies and fresh groceries required by West Berlin later came from East Germany. The water supply system was operated and controlled from East Berlin.
Which government was responsible for building the Berlin Wall?
It was built by the East German government is close consultation with the Soviet government.
Did east or west Germany became a satellite of the Soviet Union following World War 2.?
The German Democratic Republic, otherwise known as East Germany, was a satellite of the Soviet Union in the aftermath of World War II. This lasted until the collapse of the Soviet bloc around 1989-1991.
What was the name for the American and British response to the Soviet blockade of a German city?
That would be the Berlin Airlift that last over a year from 1947 to 48. The entire needs of West Berlin were met by both British and American air transports. The Soviets wanted to claim all of Berlin for themselves especially since the city was situated 128 miles deep inside East German territory.
What was the Soviet Union's response to the German invasion of Poland?
They attacked Poland from the east to ensure that they received their fair share of territory
