If the German people lay down their weapons, the Soviets, according to the agreement between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin, would occupy all of East and Southeast Europe along with the greater part of the Reich. An iron curtain would fall over this enormous territory controlled by the Soviet Union, behind which nations would be slaughtered.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A warning about territorial consequences if Germany disarms during WWII.
- In plain terms
- Disarming would let Soviets occupy Europe and cause slaughter.
- What can you take from it?
- Military surrender can lead to occupation and suffering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the costs of war?
- How do agreements shape outcomes?
Another view
This argument was used to justify continuing a lost war.
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