Consequences of Tehran Conference Flashcards
State 3
What happens Before Tehran Conference?
- British and Ameircans only fighting Germany in North Africa and Italy
- Stalin angry about lack of second front and thought allies wanted to weaken USSR (Soviet Union)
- Britain defending Poland and many Polish troops fighting with British troops.
What happened after Tehran Conference
“British and Ameircans only fighting Germany in North Africa and Italy”
June 1944, D-Day landings in Normandy, open up a second front in Western Europe!
What happened after Tehran Conference
“Stalin angry about lack of second front and thought allies wanted to weaken USSR (Soviet Union)”
Tension eased and seems the allies could work together. Although Churchill was upset with FDR (Franklin D Roosevelt) sided with Stalin so much.
What happened after Tehran Conference?
“Britain defending Poland and many Polish troops fighting with British troops.”
Polish territory given away to Stalin.
Was the Tehran conference good for Poland?
No, it was bad for Poland!
Postive versus Negative
Consequences of Tehran Conference (8 marks)
Tehran conference improved relations between the allies, because opening up a second front pleased Stalin. Stalin promised! Soviets to join war on Pacific, pleasing FDR
Tehran Conference paved way for disagreements later, such as the fate of Eastern Europe and how much influence Stalin would have there.