Berlin Still Peace Threat Reopens Postwar Access Debate
Berlin's status as a crossroads of wartime victory and postwar fault lines is explored through debates on Berlin access after World War II. The piece traces Eisenhower's 1945 strategy, Churchill's reservations, and the shift as Soviet occupation and Yalta decisions shaped the divided city and Allied misgivings about guarantees and zones.
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Fragmentary wartime reminiscence about Berlin and postwar plans
The text recalls discussions with W Averell Harriman and Stalin era Allies about Berlin and postwar arrangements. It hints at expectations for a 1945 agreement and later focus on blockade and reconstruction, mentioning Russia and Soviet strategy. The fragment reflects mixed views on cooperation and looming tensions.
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