The Berlin Airlift, which took place from June 1948 to May 1949, aimed to supply the blocked city of Berlin during the early Cold War. In response to the Soviet Union's blockade of West Berlin, which sought to force the Allies out of the city, the U.S. and its allies initiated a massive airlift to provide food, fuel, and other essential supplies to the residents. Over a year, thousands of flights delivered crucial resources, symbolizing Western commitment to defending democracy against Soviet expansion. The successful airlift ultimately reduced tensions and demonstrated the power of cooperation among Western nations.