It is 1948 the three Western zones of Germany have merged
together and preparations are being made for an Independent state
of West Germany. Together with this a new Western German currency
is being developed this has angered Stalin. You are an Soviet
Government advisor what do you suggest that Stalin does? What
Caused it? CABAN Bizonia - In January 1947, Britain and the USA
joined their two zones together to try to get German industry
going. They called the new zone Bi-zonia (two zones). American Aid
- Congress voted for Marshall Aid on 31 March Immediately, the
Russians started searching all road and rail traffic into Berlin.
Marshall Aid New Currency - On 1 June, America and France announced
that they wanted to create the new country of West Germany; and on
23 June they introduced a new currency into Bizonia and western
Berlin. The next day the Russians stopped all road and rail traffic
into Berlin. His plan was to force the West to withdraw from Berlin
by starving the people of West Berlin. The Berlin Blockade and air
lift The Berlin Blockade
