The Nazi-Soviet pact was a non-aggression pact signed in Moscow on August 23, 1939. It stated that neither country would attack the other, and that neither would ally with an enemy country of the other. In addition it divided Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Estonia, and Finland into Soviet and German “spheres of influence” through a secret protocol.<\/p>\n
The pact\u00a0gave the Soviet Union\u00a0safety from the Nazis, which\u00a0was important because the Soviets were neither militarily nor economically prepared for war. It gave Germany access to Poland, which they invaded on September 1, 1939. The pact was broken when Germany invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941.<\/p>\n
Stalin’s speech addressed\u00a0the industrial advancements the Soviet Union\u00a0saw during the mid 1900s, and the challenges it faced during WWII. Stalin\u00a0explained that the advancements were due to the communal hard work of the Soviet people during the five-year plans, and described WWII as an obstacle\u00a0that was overcome through coordination and strength.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Nazi-Soviet pact was a non-aggression pact signed in Moscow on August 23, 1939. It stated that neither country would attack the other, and that neither would ally with an enemy country of the other. In addition it divided Poland, … Continue reading