Against the Odds: The Unyielding Spirit of the Berlin Airlift
1-Time Lecture | Available
It was one of the most remarkable operations in American military history: the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49. When Soviet forces blocked all land, sea, and rail access to West Berlin, threatening the survival of 2 million residents, American General Lucius D. Clay acted decisively. He launched an extraordinary airborne rescue mission—a "bridge in the sky"—involving 700 aircraft and over 250,000 flights over 14 relentless months.
Join OLLI Director and historian Anette Isaacs for a captivating exploration of this daring operation that defined an era and showcased the resilience of Berliners and the courage of Allied forces.
- OLLI Members save $10.
This class is held at the Pembroke Pines Jewish Center at Century Village.