15 Blockades That Choked Trade Across The World
15 Blockades That Choked Trade Across The World
1. The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)
The Berlin Blockade sparked the historic airlift, showcasing resilience in Cold War tensions.
In June 1948, the Soviet Union initiated the Berlin Blockade, cutting off all land and water routes to West Berlin in an attempt to force the Western Allies to abandon the city. This...