History GCSE

Blockade

What Blockade means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Blockade

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Stalin's blocking of all land and water access to West Berlin in June 1948, which was lifted in May 1949.

Pearson Edexcel · Option P4: Key topic 1: The origins of the Cold War, 1941–58 - 2 The development of the Cold War (study guide)

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Option P4: Key topic 1: The origins of the Cold War, 1941–58 - 2 The development of the Cold War (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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