ll understand that this is as impossible in the case of Germany as in the case of Russia." 1 As the Germans approached the city of Stalingrad, they did not realize that waiting 51."Die, But Do Not Retreat," Time Magazine January 4, 1943.in the rubble of the city were 300,000 Russian troops. Four months of fighting ensued, with the Russians being victorious and turning the tide of the war. It was during World War II that Stalin was noted for the saying, "Die, but do not retreat." 2 Stalin must have implemented this thought deep in the minds of his Russian soldiers for they lost more troops in the battle of Stalingrad than the Americans lost in the entire war.The Soviet Union and the United States both sought the annihilation of Germany in World War II. After l945, there was much conflict between the United States and it's supporters and the Soviet Union and it's followers. Heated diplomatic problems and economic tension occurred. U. S. President Harry Truman sought to bring together Europe when he introduced the Truman Doctrine creating aid to anti-communist powers, both in Turkey and Greece.The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed when Stalin's intent was exposed concerning Germany. NATO would aid in independence for West Germany.If Stalin, as well as his allies, had held true to Stalin's post-war remark that, 62."Die, But Do Not Retreat," Time Magazine January 4, 1943."Allied collaboration is the most important event in foreign affairs, both for war and peace," 3 then possibly the entire crisis known as the Cold Warcould have been avoided. It was in March of l953, that Joseph Stalin passed away. ...
