The main outcome of the Berlin Blockade, which lasted from June 1948 to May 1949, was the solidification of the division between East and West Berlin, symbolizing the broader context of the Cold War. In response to the Soviet Union’s blockade of all ground routes into West Berlin, the United States and its allies initiated the Berlin Airlift, supplying the city via air for nearly a year. This effort demonstrated Western resolve against Soviet pressures and successfully maintained the Western presence in Berlin. Ultimately, the blockade heightened tensions and led to the establishment of NATO and the Warsaw Pact, cementing the division of Europe.