If I recall correctly, Stalin was originally interested in constraining Hitler's Germany, and sought ways to support Czechoslovakia, and then Poland. However, the Poles refused to grant access through their country for Soviets to access CZ. And of course, the Poles were also worried about Soviets intrusions in their country, and tried to…
If I recall correctly, Stalin was originally interested in constraining Hitler's Germany, and sought ways to support Czechoslovakia, and then Poland. However, the Poles refused to grant access through their country for Soviets to access CZ. And of course, the Poles were also worried about Soviets intrusions in their country, and tried to establish a middle path of independence from both Germany and the USSR - keenly aware of past aggressions from both sides.
If I recall correctly, Stalin was originally interested in constraining Hitler's Germany, and sought ways to support Czechoslovakia, and then Poland. However, the Poles refused to grant access through their country for Soviets to access CZ. And of course, the Poles were also worried about Soviets intrusions in their country, and tried to establish a middle path of independence from both Germany and the USSR - keenly aware of past aggressions from both sides.