Cold War: Start of Berlin Blockade, Soviet Restricts West Berlin Access June 24, 1948
Cold War: Start of the Berlin Blockade: The Soviet Union makes overland travel between West Germany and West Berlin impossible.
Date: June 24, 1948
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