West Berlin
Definition
An enclave within East German territory that existed from 1949 to 1990. It was controlled by Western Allies during the Cold War period.
Related terms
Berlin Wall: A guarded concrete barrier built by East German authorities in 1961 to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin or West Germany.
Checkpoint Charlie: The most famous crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War era.
Air Lifts: Refers specifically to "Berlin Airlift" when Western allies supplied goods via air transport to West Berlin during the Soviet blockade in 1948-49.
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