Stalin wanted to get to Berlin ahead of the other Allies primarily because he wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding. Capturing Berlin would solidify the Soviet Union's influence in post-war Europe, allowing Stalin to assert control over Eastern Germany and strengthen the Soviet position in negotiations with the Western Allies. By being the first to reach the German capital, he could shape the political landscape of post-war Europe to the USSR's advantage.
Describe why Stalin wanted to get to Berlin ahead of the other Allies.(1 point) Responses He wanted to capture German artillery in Normandy. He wanted to capture German artillery in Normandy. He wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding. He wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding. He wanted to prevent the dropping of the atomic bomb. He wanted to prevent the dropping of the atomic bomb. He wanted to set up for the Yalta Conference.
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