It's pretty straightforward; the Nazis were whomping the Russians in 1942 and '43, and Stalin was desperate for something - ANYTHING - to take the heat off of his troops. He figured if the Allies (the Americans and British) were to re-invade western Europe, the Germans would need to transfer a lot of their forces to France and take the heat off of the Russians.
The allies were desperate as the German force threatened to overwhelm all of Europe. Additionally, the Soviets needed the creation of a "Second Front" to relieve pressure on the eastern front. Without a successful operation, the allies may not have been able to get all the necessary supplies and troops into Mainland Europe.
Teheran
Stalin was upset with the Western Allies' decision to focus on North Africa during World War II because he believed it delayed the opening of a second front in Europe, which he felt was crucial to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union fighting against Nazi Germany. He feared that by prioritizing North Africa, the Allies were allowing German forces to regroup and strengthen their position on the Eastern Front. Stalin's frustration was compounded by the heavy toll the Soviet Union was suffering in terms of casualties and resources. He wanted immediate action to support the Soviet efforts and weaken German forces directly in Europe.
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Josef Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union
Stalin wanted the Allies to open a second front which would have relieved the pressure on the Russian Front by causing the Germans to divide their military assets .
It's pretty straightforward; the Nazis were whomping the Russians in 1942 and '43, and Stalin was desperate for something - ANYTHING - to take the heat off of his troops. He figured if the Allies (the Americans and British) were to re-invade western Europe, the Germans would need to transfer a lot of their forces to France and take the heat off of the Russians.
Stalin wanted the Allies to open a second front in Europe to releive pressure from his advancing army. If a second front was opened Hitler would have to split his forces and deal with two prongs that were advancing on Berlin and the Rhine, or the production heart of Germany. If either of these were taken Hitler would lose the war. The second front was made to put more pressure on Hitler and end the war quicker.
The allies were desperate as the German force threatened to overwhelm all of Europe. Additionally, the Soviets needed the creation of a "Second Front" to relieve pressure on the eastern front. Without a successful operation, the allies may not have been able to get all the necessary supplies and troops into Mainland Europe.
Well on the Russian front, Stalin asked his other Allies to open a 3rd front (the other in Italy) and besides, the Allies were ready and had the equipment so they pressed forward.
Stalin hopes that by the Allies invading Europe, Germany would have to fight on two fronts. This would split the German forces, and reduce the pressure on the Russian/Germany front.
A second European front
USSR was fighting Germany alone and needed the second front for relief.
Why_did_Stalin_press_the_allies_to_establish_a_second_front_in_EuropeYour answer is on the above link.
Eisenhower was the Supreme Allied Commander for the western allies. Stalin took care of the main front; the Russian Front.
Teheran