In Stalin's eyes, the Western allies seemed to be building up West Germany in order to attack the Soviet Union. He viewed the currency reforms as direct provocation.
What would Stalin do?
The following are options that faced Stalin in response to the Western allies' currency reforms of June 1948.
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Stalin decided to blockade West Berlin, as it was in the middle of East Germany. He closed all the road and rail connections from Berlin to West Germany, hoping he could force the Western allies out of Berlin.
What would Britain, France and the United States do?
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