In what year did the Berlin Airlift take place?

The Berlin Airlift took place from 1948 to 1949, making the correct choice the one that reflects this timeframe. This event was a critical operation during the early part of the Cold War, initiated in response to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. After World War II, Berlin was divided into East and West, with the Western parts controlled by the Allies. In June 1948, the Soviet Union imposed a blockade, cutting off all ground routes to West Berlin in an attempt to force the Allies out of the city.

In response, the United States and its allies organized the Berlin Airlift, a massive logistical operation to supply food, fuel, and other necessities to the residents of West Berlin entirely by air. Over the course of this operation, which lasted until September 1949, thousands of flights transported millions of tons of supplies, illustrating the determination of the Western powers to resist Soviet pressure and uphold their commitments in Europe. This event significantly heightened tensions in the Cold War and solidified the division of Europe into East and West.