Stalin wanted to get to Berlin ahead of the other Allies primarily to expand Soviet influence in Eastern Europe and to establish a dominant position in post-war negotiations. Capturing Berlin would not only serve as a significant symbolic victory over Nazi Germany but also allow the USSR to assert its power and shape the political landscape of Europe, particularly in the territories that were liberated by the Red Army. Additionally, securing Berlin before the Western Allies would help the Soviet Union to establish control over Eastern Germany and prevent the spread of Western capitalist influence in the region.
Describe why Stalin wanted to get to Berlin ahead of the other Allies.(1 point)
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