Operations vittles : Berlin airlift

Following the defeat of Germany in the Second World War, that nation was occupied by Great Britain, the United States, France and the Soviet Union. Each power occupied a different section of the nation. Berlin, Germany's capital, was within the Soviet sector, but was likewise split up into four occupation zones. On June 24th, 1948, the Soviets closed off the roads to Berlin. The Allies responded with Operations Vittles, a major coordinated effort to supply the city. This short film relays the development and operation of the Berlin Airlift, including the many ground force activities involved., Records the development and operation of the Berlin Airlift, including the many ground force activities involved.