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Western powers were hesitant to intervene decisively against Soviet aggression due to a combination of factors, including the devastation of World War II, a desire to avoid another large-scale conflict, and the complexities of the emerging Cold War dynamics. Many Western leaders believed in a policy of containment rather than direct confrontation, fearing that aggressive actions could escalate tensions into a nuclear war. Additionally, the economic and political instability in Europe made it challenging to mount a unified and robust response.
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Who controlled the larger part of postwar germany-the soviet union or the three western powers?
West Germany, which was controlled by the three western powers, of the US, Britain and France was larger, then East Germany, which was controlled by the USSR.
A major concern of western powers after the collapse of the Soviet Union was the?
large number of nuclear weapons that had been stockpiled in the republics
Why did the western powers and the Soviet Union fear that they might soon be attacked by Germany and Italy?
Because the leaders of those two countries were more powerful than the western powers and the soviet union. They were also, by far, more aggressive and brutal when it came to fighting battles.
The agreement between the Western powers in Europe to defend against Soviet attack on any one of them was known as?
the western powers decided to form a group called NATO (North Atlantic treaty organisation). They would help each other if the soviets attack one of them.
Who was the U2 pilot that was shot down over the soviet Union?
Show down the Soviet Union??? Or shot down IN the Soviet Union? Are you asking about Gary Francis Powers?
The Western powers did little to stop Soviet aggression in the world after the war because they?
they were weak from the war
The Western powers did little to stop Soviet aggression in the world after the war because they what?
They were weak from the war.
What are the acts of aggression of Germany and what are the response of western powers?
The Western powers didnt do anything.
The western powers did little to stope Souit aggression in the world after the war because they?
The Western powers were largely preoccupied with the reconstruction of their own economies and dealing with the aftermath of World War II. Additionally, the emergence of the Cold War shifted their focus toward containing Soviet influence rather than directly confronting aggressive actions in other regions. This strategic prioritization often led to a reluctant or delayed response to Soviet expansionism, as Western nations sought to avoid direct conflict while managing their geopolitical interests.
What explains the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Non-aggression Pact of 1939?
It was a deal to divide-up Poland between the two powers.
Who controlled the larger part of postwar germany-the soviet union or the three western powers?
West Germany, which was controlled by the three western powers, of the US, Britain and France was larger, then East Germany, which was controlled by the USSR.
What was organised to break the soviet blockade of west Berlin?
The Berlin Air Lift, with which the Western Powers succeeded in supplying the city, thus going over the Soviet blockade.
How did Soviet Union get involved World War 2?
Because they were invaded by Germany (and other axis powers). They had formerly had a "non-aggression pact" with Germany, which Germany broke.
A major concern of western powers after the collapse of the Soviet Union was the?
large number of nuclear weapons that had been stockpiled in the republics
Why did the western powers and the Soviet Union fear that they might soon be attacked by Germany and Italy?
Because the leaders of those two countries were more powerful than the western powers and the soviet union. They were also, by far, more aggressive and brutal when it came to fighting battles.
In the years following the death of Stalin relations between the Soviet Union and the Western powers?
improved for a while, but then became more strained
How did soviet foreign policy affect relations with the Western Powers?
Soviet foreign policy was essentially the cause of the Cold War. Their ambition to forcefully take countries and demolish the free market motivated the conflict.
