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Nazi Soviet pact (Non aggression pact)
The countries agree not to take military action against each other for 10 years. Hitler could invade Poland without any opposition from USSR. -
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WW2
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Soviet- Finnish (Winter) war
The soviets made several demands, including that Finland cede substantial border territories in exchange for land elsewhere, claiming security reasons. When Finland refused, the USSR invaded. -
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The Great Patriotic War
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Germany invades USSR
Germany invaded the soviet union in Operation Barbarossa, terminating the Nazi-soviet pact. -
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Operation Barbarossa
This was the code name for Germany's invasion of the USSR during WWII. The offensive aimed at conquering vast territories and destroying the soviet union as a state. Due to lack of long term strategic planning and the harsh weather conditions, the USSR defeated Germany -
Finland declares war on the USSR
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Hungary declares war on the USSR
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Japan attack on Pearl Harbor
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Potsdam Conference
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Yalta Conference
Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill. Germany divided into 4 zones run by USA, France, Britain and USSR. Germany's capital Berlin (in soviet zone) also to be divided into 4 zones. USSR would help USA defeat Japan 3 months after Germany's defeat. -
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Iranian Crisis
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Iron Curtain speech
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Truman Doctrine
Truman gave a speech to congress, asking for it to approve 400m dollars for military and economic support for Greece & Turkey. The policy stated: The world had a choice between communism & democratic freedom. America would sent troops to help govts threatened by communists. America had a responsibility to fight for liberty when threatened. Communism would be contained from spreading.