Cold War Berlin

Autor*innen

• Andrew Long

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• Historisches Thema
• Sozialwissenschaften

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At the end of World War II, Berlin was situated 100 miles inside the Soviet Occupation Zone, leading to its division into four sectors controlled by the Western Allies. Stalin aimed to drive out the British, French, and Americans to establish a strategic buffer from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic, later termed the 'Iron Curtain' by Churchill. This narrative explores how Stalin exerted his influence over eastern Germany, attempting to isolate his former allies by cutting off supply lines and blockading the city. It highlights the logistical feat of the Berlin Airlift, which sustained over two million residents for nearly eleven months. The story delves into alliances formed amidst conflict, driven by shared interests and convenience, which would significantly impact the 20th century but often be compromised for political or strategic gains. It also chronicles the clash of ideologies in Berlin, marking the emergence of the "Cold War" that would dominate the latter half of the century, arising from the aftermath of World War II. The book features numerous illustrations, maps, and color profiles, serving as the first installment in a mini-series by the author for Helion's Europe@War series focused on Cold War Berlin.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback