The Grand Alliance was a World War II coalition that united the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom against the Axis Powers, despite their differing political ideologies and post-war goals. This alliance was crucial in coordinating military strategies and resources, ultimately leading to the defeat of Nazi Germany and its allies.
The Potsdam Conference, held in the summer of 1945, was a pivotal meeting among the Allied leaders to discuss the post-World War II order, focusing on the administration of defeated Germany, the establishment of peace treaties, and the handling of war criminals. It marked the beginning of the Cold War tensions, as the ideological differences between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies became increasingly apparent.
The Yalta Conference, held in February 1945, was a pivotal meeting among the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union to discuss the post-World War II reorganization of Europe and Asia. It resulted in significant agreements on the division of Germany, the establishment of the United Nations, and the Soviet Union's entry into the war against Japan, setting the stage for the Cold War.
World War II was a global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involving most of the world's nations, ultimately resulting in significant changes to international power structures and the onset of the Cold War. Key elements include total war, genocide, tactical advancements, and a remapping of international relations.