Какие международные конференции с участием глав государств,участников антигитлеровской коалиции ,были проведены в годы второй мировой войны ?какие основные вопросы на них решались ?какие были решены территориальные вопросы?

Орлов Михаил Юрьевич

Кандидат исторических наук

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During the Second World War, the "Big Three"—the USSR, the USA, and Great Britain—held three major conferences involving their heads of government: Joseph Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt (succeeded by Harry Truman at Potsdam), and Winston Churchill. These meetings were pivotal in coordinating military strategy and shaping the post-war world order. 1. Tehran Conference Dates: November 28 – December 1, 1943 Participants: Stalin (USSR), Roosevelt (USA), Churchill (UK) This was the first meeting of the "Big Three." The primary focus was on military operations to conclude the war in Europe.

  • Main Issues Decided:
    • The Second Front: The Allies committed to launching Operation Overlord (the invasion of Normandy) in May 1944.
    • War with Japan: Stalin agreed in principle that the USSR would enter the war against Japan after Germany's defeat.
    • Post-war Peace: Early discussions began regarding the creation of an international security organization (the future UN).
  • Territorial Questions:
    • Poland: It was tentatively agreed that Poland's eastern border would follow the Curzon Line, and in exchange, Poland would receive territorial compensation in the west from Germany.
    • Germany: Preliminary discussions were held regarding the possible partition of Germany after the war.

2. Yalta (Crimean) Conference Dates: February 4 – 11, 1945 Participants: Stalin (USSR), Roosevelt (USA), Churchill (UK) Held when the defeat of Nazi Germany was imminent, this conference focused on the post-war reorganization of Europe.

  • Main Issues Decided:
    • Occupation Zones: Germany and Berlin were to be divided into four zones of occupation (USSR, USA, UK, and France).
    • Demilitarization: The decision was made to completely disarm, demilitarize, and "denazify" Germany.
    • United Nations: The Allies agreed on the voting structure for the UN Security Council, including the "veto" power.
    • Declaration on Liberated Europe: A pledge to allow liberated peoples to create democratic institutions of their choice.
  • Territorial Questions:
    • Poland: The Curzon Line was confirmed as the eastern border. The provisional government was to be reorganized on a broader democratic basis.
    • Far East: In a secret agreement, the USSR committed to entering the war against Japan 2-3 months after Germany's surrender. In return, the USSR was promised the Kurile Islands and the southern part of Sakhalin Island.

3. Potsdam (Berlin) Conference Dates: July 17 – August 2, 1945 Participants: Stalin (USSR), Truman (USA), Churchill/Attlee (UK) This was the final meeting, held after Germany's unconditional surrender but before the end of the war with Japan.

  • Main Issues Decided:
    • The "Four Ds": Explicit plans for the Demilitarization, Denazification, Democratization, and Decentralization of Germany.
    • Reparations: It was agreed that each power would take reparations primarily from its own occupation zone.
    • Council of Foreign Ministers: Established to draft peace treaties with Germany's former allies (Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Finland).
  • Territorial Questions:
    • The Oder-Neisse Line: This was established as the new provisional border between Germany and Poland, effectively moving Poland's western border significantly to the west.
    • East Prussia: The city of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad) and the adjacent area were transferred to the Soviet Union.
    • Population Transfers: The Allies agreed to the "orderly and humane" transfer of German populations from Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary.

Summary Table of Territorial Changes

Region Decision
Poland (East)Border shifted west to the Curzon Line (territory joined USSR).
Poland (West)Border shifted west to the Oder-Neisse Line (territory taken from Germany).
East PrussiaDivided between Poland and the USSR (Königsberg became Soviet).
Far EastSouth Sakhalin and the Kurile Islands transferred to the USSR.
GermanyDivided into four occupation zones; lost 25% of its 1937 territory.

Would you like me to prepare a more detailed analysis of the specific agreements regarding the reparations and the Nuremberg Trials established at these conferences?

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