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Cold War Detailed Notes

The document details the historical context of the Cold War, specifically focusing on the Berlin Blockade and Airlift from 1948 to 1949. It explains the division of Germany and Berlin into four zones controlled by the Allies and highlights the rising tensions between the West and the USSR regarding Germany's governance. The Western Allies aimed to rebuild Germany, while the USSR sought to maintain its weakness and division to prevent future threats.

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Cold War Detailed Notes

The document details the historical context of the Cold War, specifically focusing on the Berlin Blockade and Airlift from 1948 to 1949. It explains the division of Germany and Berlin into four zones controlled by the Allies and highlights the rising tensions between the West and the USSR regarding Germany's governance. The Western Allies aimed to rebuild Germany, while the USSR sought to maintain its weakness and division to prevent future threats.

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IGCSE HISTORY: COLD WAR DETAILED NOTES (1945-1949)

PART 2: THE COLD WAR AND THE GULF, 1945-2000

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SECTION 1: THE BERLIN BLOCKADE AND AIRLIFT (1948-49)

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BACKGROUND:

After WWII, Germany and its capital Berlin were divided into four zones, each controlled by one of

the Allies: the USA, Britain, France, and the USSR. Berlin, though located deep in the Soviet zone,

was also split among the four powers.

By 1948, tensions had risen significantly between the West and the USSR over how Germany

should be governed. The Western Allies wanted to rebuild Germany economically and politically. In

contrast, the USSR wanted to keep Germany weak and divided, fearing that a strong Germany

could become a threat again.

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