describe why stalin wanted to get to berlin ahead of the other allies
A. he wanted to capture germany artillery in normandy
B. he wanted to set up for the Yalta conference
C. he wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding
D. he wanted to prevent the dropping of the atomic bomb
C. he wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding
Stalin wanted to get to Berlin ahead of the other allies because he wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding. By controlling Berlin, Stalin would have significant influence over the post-war German government and policies. Additionally, Berlin was seen as a symbol of Nazi power, and capturing it would be a significant military victory for the Soviet Union. Moreover, getting to Berlin ahead of the other allies would also provide Stalin with an advantageous position during the negotiations that would take place to determine the post-war division of Europe.