Stalin sends a message to Churchill asking for a Second Front
Stalin sends a message to Churchill asking for a Second Front
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Joseph Stalin Biography and Timeline — Page 10
Follow Joseph Stalin through 675 dated historical records for Russia.
Joseph Stalin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
675Distinct records
10 of 17Page
1943–1943Years on this page
1943
Conference of Quebec
Telegrams Churchill & Roosevelt saying he is a "passive observer"
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1945
Conference of Tripartite
Roosevelt & Churchill agree to hold a tripartite conference including Russia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1945
Tripartite Conference
Telegrams Churchill & Roosevelt saying he is a "passive observer". Roosevelt & Churchill agree to hold a tripartite conference including Russia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1945
Capture of Crimea
The Axis complete the evacuation of the Crimea
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Capture of Kuban Peninsula
The Russians capture the Kuban Peninsula on the Black Sea
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Conference of Moscow
It is agreed after Germany is defeated Austria should regain independence. Agreed to form the European Advisery Commission to divide Germany into military zones
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Declaration of Four Powers
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to for international peace
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Declaration of Four Powers
Signed by the USA, Russia, China & Britain
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to keep international peace
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to keep international peace
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
International Peace
Establishes the principle of an international organisation to for international peace
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Arrival of Stalin in Tehran
Stalin arrives in Tehran with the Soviet delegation before the conference formally opens on 28 November.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
First Roosevelt Stalin Meeting
Stalin meets Roosevelt privately for the first time before joining Churchill at the opening plenary session.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Calls on Roosevelt at Soviet Embassy
Stalin calls on Roosevelt shortly after the President moves into the Soviet Embassy compound.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Presses Need for Second Front
Stalin emphasises the importance of a major Anglo-American second front in Western Europe.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Security Warning over Tehran Travel
Stalin warns that travel between delegations could expose the Allied leaders to danger from Axis sympathisers.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Sword of Lenin
Stalin is handed the Stalingrad sword
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Mediterranean Diversion Debate
Stalin opposes Mediterranean operations that might weaken Overlord while supporting a complementary landing in southern France.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Overlord Command and Japan Commitment Discussed
Stalin presses for appointment of an Overlord commander and reiterates that the Soviet Union will fight Japan after Germany is defeated.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Second Private Roosevelt Stalin Discussion
Stalin meets Roosevelt privately before the second plenary to continue political and strategic discussions.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Soviet Offensive Timed with Overlord Proposed
Stalin offers to launch a major Soviet offensive around the time of Overlord to pin German forces in the east.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Calls for Overlord Supreme Commander
Stalin argues that Overlord needs a clearly appointed commander responsible for its execution.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Demands Firm Overlord Commitment
Stalin presses the Western Allies for a firm commitment to launch Overlord in 1944.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Sword of Stalingrad Accepted
Stalin accepts the Sword of Stalingrad and thanks Britain on behalf of the citizens of Stalingrad.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Joins Third Plenary
Stalin participates in the third plenary meeting as agreement on 1944 operations takes shape.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Meets Shah during Tehran Summit
Stalin meets the Shah of Iran while attending the summit in Tehran.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Stalin Praises American Lend Lease Production
At Churchill's birthday dinner, Stalin praises American industrial output and the importance of Lend-Lease to the Soviet war effort.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Curzon Line Proposal Discussed
Stalin supports a postwar Polish eastern frontier broadly following the Curzon Line, with Poland compensated in the west.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Final Day of Tehran Conference
Stalin joins the final discussions as the three powers complete their military conclusions and political declarations.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Final Soviet Negotiating Session
Stalin participates in the final negotiating sessions as the three governments complete their agreements.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Polish Frontier Discussion at Tehran
Stalin discusses moving Poland's eastern frontier toward the Curzon Line while compensating Poland with territory farther west.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Soviet Guarantee of Iranian Sovereignty Signed
Stalin accepts the tripartite pledge preserving Iran as a sovereign state after the war.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Soviet Response to Bulgarian Attack on Turkey Stated
Stalin states that the Soviet Union would enter war with Bulgaria if Bulgaria attacked Turkey after Turkish entry against Germany.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Soviet Support for Overlord Coordination
Stalin confirms Soviet support for Overlord and promises a major Soviet offensive to help prevent German reinforcement of France.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Soviet Supporting Offensive Commitment Confirmed
Stalin confirms that Soviet forces will attack around the time of Overlord to hinder German troop transfers westward.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Yugoslav Partisan Support Agreement Confirmed
Stalin joins the agreement to provide Yugoslav Partisans with supplies, equipment and commando support.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Accepts Curzon Line in Principle
Stalin says he could accept the Curzon Line as the Soviet-Polish frontier if the Soviet Union receives northern East Prussia including Konigsberg.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1953
Conference of Moscow
Final day of the Moscow Conference
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Capture of Bryansk
Stalin announces the Russian capture of Bryansk
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Capture of Roslavl
Russians captue Roslavl
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1922-1953
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.