... as 1917 when the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia led to the creation of the world's first communist state. The bitter struggle for survival of the Soviet Union in its early stage, in particular the Civil War was hindered by the American and Western involvement. Western allies during the First World War sent in arms and troops to support the White army ... War- (p 30). The peace agreement, which was decided on at Yalta, lacked any specific details, as the Allied leaders were generally more concerned with military issues. Stalin's agreement to the foundation of and membership to a United N...

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