>>408723>It's easy to say that the Soviets should have been the ones to finish off the Axis, but material conditions say otherwise. The Soviets probably weren't so eager to lose any more than they already did, which was already quite major, hence their request for the second front to be opened rapidly. And also, even if they did win, they would have been quite weakened, and the capitalists of the world are not the type to hesitate to go attack the USSR after they defeated Germany and Japan. Wasn't it said that the burgers considered execution of nuclear attacks on the USSR after the war, before the Soviets had caught up to the weapons technology? But then again, the Soviets would've had more access to resources and numerous grateful states, so perhaps they'd have more of an advantage over there?
>The Soviets probably weren't so eager to lose any more than they already did, which was already quite major, hence their request for the second front to be opened rapidlyYes it makes sense they did in the favour of their own country. Still as unthinkable as it may have been I think they could have had their cake and eat it too, by forcing the west to attack and to lose.
>And also, even if they did win, they would have been quite weakened, and the capitalists of the world are not the type to hesitate to go attack the USSR after they defeated Germany and JapanYes but the capitalists were defeated. They lost as many men and resources as they did in our timeline, but were denied any strategic victories. They are still reeling from defeat, and so are forced to wind in any aggression or face collapse. Even a total war with the Soviets would guarantee a continuation and broadening of the class struggle albeit a costly and painful victory for the communist allies.
>Wasn't it said that the burgers considered execution of nuclear attacks on the USSR after the war, before the Soviets had caught up to the weapons technology?The soviets weren't aware of the wests nuclear capabilities so they would not be so cowed. After the first bomb dropped on them it would only solidify their hatred and resolve. And many the world over would be outraged at the west's nuclear genocide of the heros that saved the world from fascist tyranny. The few bombs themselves lacked destructive potential compared to the full might of the allies convential munitions anyways. The Japanese themselves appeared to treat the nukes the same as the rest of the American bombing, which killed far more people.
>But then again, the Soviets would've had more access to resources and numerous grateful states, so perhaps they'd have more of an advantage over there?Yes exactly, the majority of the worlds great powers are now Soviet and anti-colonial sentiment would likely be soaring