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Germany would not have to fight a war on two fronts as in WWI if it became allies with the Soviet. The Soviet was alienated from the rest of Europe because of its communist government, as was Germany since Western Europe was was suspicious of Germany as an agressor. At first neither was admitted in the League of Nations as many neighboring countries such as France and Poland were. The Soviet and Germany saw this disclusion as a threat to their security and maintained good diplomatic relations previous to the Nazi-Soviet Pact. In reality Hitler only wanted time to gather arms and strength in Europe before attacking the USSR, and Stalin felt Hitler was a safer bet than allying with the US and Britain as they openly opposed communist rule and Stalin's methods.
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∙ 13y agoHitler was able to ward of USSR attack until he wanted it to happen. This gave Hitler a freedom of movement that he could strike on the West.
Stalin gained a number of territories the Soviet Union had lost in World War 1, and was supposed to avoid a conflict with Germany.
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∙ 11y agofirst answer:
A delay in the war that followed Germany's attack on USSR 22 Jun 1941
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Stalin & Hitler Non-Aggression Pact (1939-1941)Ø 24 August 1939: Announcement of the Germany & USSR Non-Aggression Pact, also known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. It was signed in Moscow on August 23, 1939, by the Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov and the German foreign minister Joachim von Ribbentrop. It contained secret terms that divide up the independent countries of Poland, Finland & the Baltic States. Also Romania would be forced to give-up territory to the Soviet Union, and be in its 'sphere of interest'.Ø Secretly, Germany will take most of Poland; USSR is to be given future control/influence over Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and some of Poland.
Ø Secretly, the Pact essentially gives Stalin permission to intimidate his European neighbors into making concessions to the USSR. Stalin's intimidation then leads these neighbors (Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary & Romania) into closer alignment with Hitler for protection.
Ø Publically, this Pact virtually nullified the May 1935 Franco-Soviet Treaty of Mutual Assistance, that the French had hoped would lead to Soviet assistance in case of war with Germany. This now leaves Poland, Britain & France alone against Germany.
Ø Also, Stalin will now be politically isolated from the western allies until Hitler attacks him.
Ø Hitler is successfully able to extract Soviet concessions and fool Stalin into thinking that Germany wants a military alliance. Hitler will delay working out the details of this alliance. Meanwhile Stalin will do everything possible to remain in Hitler's good graces.
Ø Leads to Russo-Finnish War & intimidation of the three Baltic States. USSR wins concessions from these countries.
Ø Although this will lead to the Russo-Finnish War, Stalin takes no military action against the western Allies.
Ø Secretly, Stalin directs COMINTERN (Communist International) public relations campaign to undermine Britain & France.
Ø This public relations campaign in the U.S. is aimed at ensuring U.S. neutrality & isolationism.
Ø Secretly, Stalin directs COMINTERN not to resist in German-occupied nations. In some cases, Stalin actually betrays secret communist organizations and/or individuals in Germany & elsewhere to placate Hitler.
Ø Pact ends with German surprise attack on the USSR on June 22, 1941.
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∙ 12y agoThe Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact .
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Why did Stalin join forces with the allies in ww2?
He had Hitler invading Russia and needed help.
Why did Hitler turn on Joseph Stalin?
Just the opposite, Stalin doublecrossed Hitler. Both agreed to simultaneously invade Poland as agreed upon in Moscow in 1939. When the appointed time came Stalin held back his army. Germany was forced to take on Poland by itself, weakening its position and drawing the ire of the Western allies. Stalin was very clever and Hitler a bit naive. The attack on The USSR in 1941 by Germany may have appeared suicidal but in fact Hitler really had no choice. He was unable to knock out England in 1940, Germany grew weaker fighting England and knew inevitably the USA would come to their aid. He knew he could not trust Stalin again and before he could build up the Red Army into a powerful threat to attack Germany, Hitler preemptively attacked. It was a long shot gamble, and it failed. In reality the war was already decided in 1939 with Stalin's doublecross of Hitler.
How did Stalin help allies defeat Hitler?
Once Hitler broke the treaty with Stalin, the Germans invaded Russia. Russian forces, with the help from Russia's terrible winter weather, eventually drove the Germans back, with great loss of life on both sides.
Who did Russia side with in the pre-war period?
In the years leading to World War 2, Stalin was convinced of an imminent German invasion of Russia. He pleaded with the other European leaders to help contain Hitler, but they believed in a policy of appeasement. Stalin felt that he needed more time to prepare for the German attack, and a week before Germany's invasion of Poland he signed a non-aggression pact with Hitler, promising that neither side would attack the other. This bought Stalin about 2 years to raise a strong army and air force.
What country did Stalin call for help when Hitler invaded?
he asked churchill and roosavelt for a meeting which they turned up for, to help and so, England and the USA.
Why did Stalin turn to Hitler for help?
Stalin did not needed Hitler for help. They were not allies during World War II. They became enemies after Hitler violated a non-aggression pact. Yes, with the exception of the division of Poland and the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states there was nothing in common between the two. The non aggression pact was used by Hitler to secure his eastern frontier prior to launching Barbarossa in the summer of 1941.
Why did Stalin join forces with the allies in ww2?
He had Hitler invading Russia and needed help.
Why did Hitler turn on Joseph Stalin?
Just the opposite, Stalin doublecrossed Hitler. Both agreed to simultaneously invade Poland as agreed upon in Moscow in 1939. When the appointed time came Stalin held back his army. Germany was forced to take on Poland by itself, weakening its position and drawing the ire of the Western allies. Stalin was very clever and Hitler a bit naive. The attack on The USSR in 1941 by Germany may have appeared suicidal but in fact Hitler really had no choice. He was unable to knock out England in 1940, Germany grew weaker fighting England and knew inevitably the USA would come to their aid. He knew he could not trust Stalin again and before he could build up the Red Army into a powerful threat to attack Germany, Hitler preemptively attacked. It was a long shot gamble, and it failed. In reality the war was already decided in 1939 with Stalin's doublecross of Hitler.
How did Stalin help allies defeat Hitler?
Once Hitler broke the treaty with Stalin, the Germans invaded Russia. Russian forces, with the help from Russia's terrible winter weather, eventually drove the Germans back, with great loss of life on both sides.
Who did Russia side with in the pre-war period?
In the years leading to World War 2, Stalin was convinced of an imminent German invasion of Russia. He pleaded with the other European leaders to help contain Hitler, but they believed in a policy of appeasement. Stalin felt that he needed more time to prepare for the German attack, and a week before Germany's invasion of Poland he signed a non-aggression pact with Hitler, promising that neither side would attack the other. This bought Stalin about 2 years to raise a strong army and air force.
What country did Stalin call for help when Hitler invaded?
he asked churchill and roosavelt for a meeting which they turned up for, to help and so, England and the USA.
Why did Hitler break the non aggression pact with Stalin?
The non- aggression pact was formed, primarily because Hitler knew the German military would be unable to support and sustain fighting on 2 fronts. Hitler needed all his resources to fight the Allied forces in Western Europe, and that if he had to fight a soviet attack from the east at the same time, he didn't have enough men and equipment to do so.
What did all dictators have in common?
Hitler, Mussolini and France where all Fasists. After Hitler occupied Austria in 36 Mussolini became his ally. They then both agreed to help Franco in the spanish civil war Hitler, Mussolini and France where all Fasists. After Hitler occupied Austria in 36 Mussolini became his ally. They then both agreed to help Franco in the spanish civil war
How did the Allies help Stalin?
He was paranoid so he wanted support from other countries. He helped Hitler by not invading Europe like they agreed when they first started being allies
Why do strategies help control aggression?
PUNCHING GOALPOSTS
Is not a skill that team sports can help develop?
Aggression
Why did Joseph Stalin switch sides in World War Two?
Because "the enemy of my enemy is my friend", and that is how Stalin played the US and British, like violins. Stalin was forced into it because Hitler and Germany attacked the Soviet Union without warning by launching Operation Barbarossa. Stalin had tried to sit World War 2 out by signing a nonaggression pact with Germany, but Hitler never intended to honor that pact forever. When Germany made its attack, Stalin and the Soviet Union had to fight back. Russia needed the help of the Allies for war materiel and to keep Hitler occupied fighting on Germany's western front. Stalin was a reluctant allied leader at first, but an enthusiastic one at war's end when he could claim the spoils of war and extend Communist influence into as many east European countries as it could.
