The Berlin Airlift: A City Supplied from the Sky

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In June 1948, Stalin closed the roads, rails, and canals into West Berlin. More than two million people faced hunger in a city a hundred miles inside Soviet-controlled Germany. Host Jim Rand tells the story of Operation Vittles — Truman’s decision to stay, General Lucius Clay’s refusal to abandon the outpost, William Tunner’s airborne conveyor belt, Gail Halvorsen’s candy drops, and the airlift that fed a city until the blockade broke. Flour, coal, and an unbroken schedule became the West’s first great Cold War answer. 🗣️ Check out other great shows! 🎙️ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-style storytelling that brings the adventures, trials, and homecoming of Odysseus to life. Perfect for fans of mythology, ancient history, and timeless tales of perseverance, loyalty, and home. 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-odyssey-short-engaging-retellings/id6789005298 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033MjUlxcTszHujP91Eln1?si=4f7a686938e3477a **The Rand Report: Sports** Focused analysis and practical commentary on the sports world. Host Jim Rand breaks down the games, athletic discipline, rivalries, and broader cultural lessons from sports with clarity and purpose. 🎧 Listen on: RSS Feed → https://rss.com/podcasts/rrsports/ Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rand-report-sports/id6796816793 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033ZbZ7JwvKFBuaFCCuSzR