All Episodes

March 5, 2025 • 10 mins

In this episode, we’ll examine the shifting dynamics of Allied leadership following the Yalta Conference, focusing on the ascensions of Harry S. Truman as US President and Clement Attlee as British Prime Minister. We’ll discuss Truman’s firmer stance toward the Soviet Union, influenced by the impending success of the atomic bomb, and Attlee’s focus on Britain’s post-war recovery, while maintaining a strong alliance with the US. The episode also explores Joseph Stalin’s growing suspicions toward his Western allies as these new leaders took charge. Join us as we analyze how these changes shaped the early Cold War landscape.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.

⁠Click here to see all of our A-Level History content!


Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

United States of Kennedy
Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Ā© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.