Berlin in the balance 1945-1949

In June 1948, Soviet authorities initiated a land blockade of the Western sectors of Berlin, isolating the city deep within Soviet-occupied territory. This book tells the story of how the Western Allies, led by President Harry S. Truman, responded by launching the Berlin airlift, supplying the city with essential goods by air. Drawing on newly available Soviet sources, it reveals the strategies and fears of Soviet leaders and how this critical conflict shaped the Cold War and influenced Truman's 1948 election victory.