Read this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Icebreaker-Who-Started-Second-World/dp/0241126223/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1323558908&sr=8-3
It's written by a russian man.
There is absolutly no reason to give credit to the Soviets (like it's practiced by most german parities...sad:( ).
Yes, german and soviet soldiers fought a disgusting fight - on both sides. No card games or shared christmas in the trenchs during lull in the fighting like in WWI.
Without the support by USA with material, Stalin would have had lost the fight. Because Hitler attackt Soviets before Soviets were ready to attack not only Germany but whole Europ.
Its upside down: If ther is anybody how has to say thank you, then Soviets have to thank UK and USA!
UK wanted to destroy Germany, because of its rising economical power since 1900.
Thats the reason Churchill let become a limited conflict between Germany and Poland to becoming a WW.
Hilter never wanted to attack France or Britain or USA.
There were two rising powers and Churchill (only the balance of power and destruction of Germany in his mind) knew that he has to support the weaker of both ones - the Soviet Union. No matter what does it mean in the long run.
Churchill is most over - and misrated person in western history.
What is UK today?
Nearly no industrie and full of people from former colonies and on a good way to become the 51th state of the US - Congratulation!
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