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Cold War crises (1947-1968) 
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 Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)
Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
A very text heavy explanation following a clear front page, but this site explains the buildup, the actions and the legacy of the Airlift.
The Berlin Airlift Site
The USAF site on the Berlin airlift.  Splendid explanation and source material.  Lots of detailed information about the planes that took part.
The British Berlin Airlift Association
Good background and statistics from those who took part in the Airlift.  Easy navigation.
 Construction of the Berlin Wall (1961)
Berlin Wall Online
A page that charts the entire history of the Berlin wall from construction to destruction.  Images, other source material together with a valuable timeline are available.
Images of the Berlin Wall, 1961
Really interesting source material providing pictures of Berlin in 1961.  Part of the site listed above.
Berlin Wall propaganda
Excellent source - a translation of East German propaganda that shows the wall as a glorious triumph of socialism.
 Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis - hero or villain?
Splendid online investigation into the Cuban Missile Crisis from the Public Record Office.  The case for Kennedy being both a hero and a villain is presented, and further questions discuss relevant issues.  Worksheets are also available!  
Thinkquest - 14 days in October
Excellent online activity and information relating to the Cold War.  Very accessible for all with media files, downloadable information sheets and eye-catching images.
Cuban Missile Crisis
A basic site but it provides an excellent portal to the Cuban Missile Crisis on the Internet.  Images and information are available, together with extensive links.
President Kennedy's audio material on the Crisis
Audio recordings of President Kennedy's personal recollections and meetings during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Excellent source material that could be combined with other material for thought-provoking analysis.
Background relating to Nikita Khrushchev's memoirs
Explanation and description of the crisis that provides links to copies and translations of the letters sent between Khrushchev and Kennedy.

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