Satellite Empire of the USSR

Salami Tactics

State Police Spy Networks

COMECON

American attitude influenced by Mr. X article

Countries under communist control

Czechoslovakia resistance to communism

AVO

NKVD

DSS

Soviet Military Power used on Satellites

Soviets breached Yalta and Potsdam because...

Stalin broke his promise of free elections in Eastern Europe , and instead installed governments that were dominated by the Soviets (Yalta)

The Potsdam Conference will filled with disagreements, especially between the USSR and the UK/USA. Although a "compromise" was reached, neither side was happy about the agreement.

Thus, the Soviets breached the agreements to expand their influence in the face of the American threats.

Stage 1: The Soviets would set up a government in the country, initially establishing a broad alliance.

Stage 2: Each of the anti-Communist/ anti-Soviet parties would be "sliced off", one after another, leaving only pro-Communists

Stage Three: Only the Communist core would remain, and then ultimately, if necessary, Moscow-trained Communists would replace local Communists.

Hungary

Poland

Yugoslovakia

Bulgaria