Describe why Stalin wanted to get to Berlin ahead of the other Allies.(1 point) Responses He wanted to set up for the Yalta Conference. He wanted to set up for the Yalta Conference. He wanted to prevent the dropping of the atomic bomb. He wanted to prevent the dropping of the atomic bomb. He wanted to capture German artillery in Normandy. He wanted to capture German artillery in Normandy. He wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding.

One possible reason why Stalin wanted to get to Berlin ahead of the other Allies is that he wanted to secure the city and control its rebuilding. By being the first to reach Berlin, Stalin could establish Soviet influence and have a significant say in the post-war political situation and the division of Germany. This would allow him to ensure that Berlin would fall under Soviet control and play a major role in shaping the future of Germany and Europe.