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A War on Many Fronts

Question 2 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels

Why do you think Stalin wanted the British and Americans to invade France as soon as possible?Check any of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
The Soviet army was suffering terrible losses on the eastern front.
B
Stalin hoped to defeat the British and Americans by invading France before they were ready.
C
An invasion of France would draw German troops away from the eastern front.
D
A cross-channel invasion would force the Germans to fight on two major fronts.

Explanation

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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