Drawing on letters exchanged by Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill during World War II, Letters from the Kremlin opens a window onto the thoughts and personalities of these three leaders. They met only twice during the war, and their relationship was built largely through correspondence. Their letters formed an important part of the strategic landscape of World War II.
Letters from the Kremlin offers a new perspective on the history of World War II. It provides future generations with high-level, firsthand material on the complex political, military, and diplomatic relations among the Allied powers, helping answer questions and uncover clues about several important historical events:
◎ Why didn’t Stalin believe Germany would attack the Soviet Union?
◎ Who pioneered the practice of exchanging letters among the three leaders?
◎ Why was the Anglo-American plan to open a second front in Western Europe in 1942 delayed until 1944?
◎ Why did the United States and Britain take an ambiguous stance toward the Soviet Union over the Katyn massacre?
◎ During the Tehran Conference, why did Roosevelt stay at the Soviet embassy in Iran while Churchill did not?
◎ Did Roosevelt try to secure cooperation with Stalin by snubbing and overruling Churchill?
◎ Did Churchill and Stalin really discuss the “percentages agreement” on the Balkans in private?
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Just like after I gave birth to a child, I understood the difficulties of parents even more. The author's research is in-depth and provided me with a new perspective that gave me a deeper understanding of the history of World War II. Some historical events in the book also reminded me of the experiences of my relatives and friends, which resonated very much with me. Recommended to everyone!