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Potsdam: Origins Of The Cold War

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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Yalta and Its Aftermath: Allies in Turmoil

This chapter explores the complex role of the American ambassador to Moscow during the post-war period, detailing his interactions with Stalin and the pivotal moments of the Tehran and Yalta conferences. It highlights the contrasting perspectives of Western leaders on critical issues like Poland and the division of Germany, while also revealing the strategic maneuvers of Stalin. Ultimately, the chapter underscores how these diplomatic decisions sowed the seeds for the Cold War, illustrating the fragile alliances and rising tensions amongst the Allies.

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