Post- World War II, Germany was divided between the Allied powers. Berlin was inside the area that was controlled by the Soviet Union, and there were concerns that Berlin would be absorbed and turned communist. Britain and the United States were especially concerned about this happening in the aftermath of World War II. Soviet forces implemented a blockade on rail, water, and road access to the other Allied powers, who then responded by airlifting supplies into Berlin. This whole situation really furthered the division between Eastern and Western Europe, and was one of the major kicking off points for the Cold War and Red Scare that was to come.

This book contained interviews and service records from the people who were involved in the Berlin Airlift, which I found very interesting and extremely valuable. One of the things I love the most about being a nonfiction reader and a historian is the use of personal accounts and historical documents. This book was exceptionally done, the research was on point, the storytelling was informative and educational. I really enjoyed this book, even though it was in the World War II section of my bookstore and it should have been shelved elsewhere. I have another book by this author that is on my reading list for the 2023 Reading Challenge this year, and I am very excited to get to it after reading this one.