Question 2 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels
Stalin wanted the Western Allies to open a second major front against Germany. The Soviet Union was suffering terrible losses in the east, and an invasion of France would draw German troops away from that front while forcing Germany to fight on two major fronts. Stalin was not hoping to defeat the British and Americans; choice B does not explain his request.
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