Moscow Conference (1943)

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Moscow Conference (1943)

The Moscow Conference of 1943, also known as the Third Moscow Conference, was a significant diplomatic meeting held during World War II. The conference took place in Moscow, Soviet Union, from October 18 to November 11, 1943. It was attended by representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. The primary objective of the conference was to discuss and coordinate the military strategy against the Axis Powers and to lay the groundwork for post-war international cooperation.

Background

The Moscow Conference of 1943 was the third in a series of high-level meetings between the Allied powers. It followed the Moscow Conference (1942) and preceded the Tehran Conference. The conference was convened at a critical juncture in World War II, as the Allies were gaining momentum against the Axis forces.

Participants

The key participants in the Moscow Conference of 1943 included:

• Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Minister
• Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary
• Cordell Hull, the United States Secretary of State

Key Discussions and Agreements

During the conference, several important issues were discussed, and key agreements were reached:

Military Strategy

The participants discussed the coordination of military efforts on the Eastern and Western Fronts. They emphasized the importance of opening a second front in Western Europe to alleviate pressure on the Soviet forces fighting on the Eastern Front.

Post-War Planning

The conference also focused on post-war planning and the establishment of a framework for international cooperation. The participants agreed on the need for a new international organization to replace the League of Nations. This laid the groundwork for the creation of the United Nations.

Declaration of Four Nations on General Security

One of the significant outcomes of the conference was the signing of the Declaration of Four Nations on General Security. This declaration was signed by the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China. It outlined the principles for maintaining international peace and security after the war.

Related Pages

• World War II
• Tehran Conference
• Yalta Conference
• Potsdam Conference
• United Nations
• League of Nations
• Axis Powers
• Eastern Front (World War II)
• Western Front (World War II)