Berlin Blockade (1948)

Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. Blockade of shipments for Russian Zone in the western zones of Berlin, Germany. C/U map of Europe showing the different occupational zones in Germany being pointed out by ruler. M/S of barges on river, destined for Russian Zone and held up in the US zone. M/S of pile of coal from the Ruhr, also destined for Russian Zone but not shipped. M/S barges lined up alongside river, full of coal. M/S of barges rudder with propellor turning over. Piles of coal on banks of river. M/S marshalling railroad yard with trains awaiting starting orders to depart for the Russian Zone. M/S of railroad wagon in siding. C/Us of name on side ’Dresden’ and ’USSR Zone - Munich’ on side of wagon. M/S of deserted railway platform with trucks lying idle. C/U of sign on railway wagon. C/U of name on wagon ’Stettin’. M/S of US Military police stopping cars to verify papers. M/Ss of MP speaking to driver of car and looking at identity papers.