Because of the way the berlin blockade ended, one could argue that the first struggle in the cold war was won by the west. what would be a reason to make this statement?

Although no shots were fired, the Berlin blockade was the first case of a direct conflict between the West and the Soviet Union. The blockade was an attempt by the Soviets to gain control over Berlin. But the airlift crushed their plan. As a result, the Soviets backed down from the conflict, which could be seen as a victory for the West.

“the iliad” (gr: “iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient greek poet homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the trojan war and the greek siege of the city of troy (which was also known as ilion, ilios or ilium in ancient times).