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.