first phase of sovietisation in eastern europe (jul 1, 1945 – jul 1, 1946)
Description:
ussr:wanted to guard against future invasion through western europe (national security)
thought that he was entitled to the region with percentages deal, and the western allies tacit agreeement for soviet influence in the region
popular countries included poland, hungary and romania
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Date:
jul 1, 1945
jul 1, 1946
~ 12 months