Relation With Stalin Flashcards
1
Q
When was the invasion of Russia? What was this known as?
A
June 1941
Operation Barbarossa
2
Q
When did Russia sign non aggression pact?
A
August 1939
3
Q
When was the Karyn forest massacre?
A
1940 March
4
Q
What conferences did Stalin and Churchill attend?
A
1942 - Moscow conference
1943 - Tehran conference
1944 - Moscow conference
1945 - yalta and Potsdam
5
Q
What was signed in 1944 by Stalin and Churchill? What did this say?
A
“Percentages agreement”
To divide EE into spheres of influence dominated by west and USSR
- this was Churchill trying to make sure Britain had some influence post war
6
Q
What happened in 1944 that altered Stalin and Churchill relationship?
A
D-Day June 1944
Churchill sent 156,000 troops whereas USSR sent 2 million
But it was seen as a heroic even for Britain
- angered Stalin
