Berlin Cold war flashpoint Why was Berlin a cold war flash point 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? HistoryThe Cold WarGCSEAll boards Created by: GeoginaCreated on: 02-05-11 11:46 Divided City Berlin was a divided city - half bizonia-France,Britain,USA and half USSR. Angered USSR as Berlin was in East Germany-they wanted it to be communist. USA wanted it is as a "beacon of democracy" surrounded by communist states. 1 of 2 Berlin wall Tension further increased in 1958 when Khrushchev issued an ultimatum over Berlin to force the west out. Kennedy elected in 1961-Khrushchev saw him as in inexperienced leader Experienced workers and trade specialists and teachers were leaving the east for the west. In 1961 a fence was put up over the border later to be the Berlin wall All connection, and trasport links were cut of. Major Flash point, as the to super powers were at risk of a nuclear war Kennedy " better a wall than a war" Fist physical sign of the cold war Remained a symbol of the cold war 2 of 2
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