Why was Berlin’s geographic location a danger to the stability of postwar agreements?
a) Although divided among the four Allies, Berlin lay well within the Soviet zone of control, making it critical that the Soviet Union allow the other Allies access.
b) Berlin was located in territory that had not belonged to Germany before the war, so using it as the capital was tricky.
Consider This: Why was the Berlin Airlift necessary? See 14.2: The Crumbling Alliance.
c) Berlin was hated by all Germans as a capital city since prior to the unification of Germany, Potsdam had been the capital.
Consider This: Why was the Berlin Airlift necessary? See 14.2: The Crumbling Alliance.
d) The Soviets hated Berlin since a humiliating treaty between Russia and Germany was signed there after the Napoleonic Wars.
Consider This: Why was the Berlin Airlift necessary? See 14.2: The Crumbling Alliance.
a) Although divided among the four Allies, Berlin lay well within the Soviet zone of control, making it critical that the Soviet Union allow the other Allies access.
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