Two words: Morgenthau Plan.
Two words: Morgenthau Plan.
Joseph Goebbels used the Morgenthau Plan in his propaganda. Goebbels said that "The Jew Morgenthau" wanted to make Germany into a giant potato patch. The headline of the Völkischer Beobachter stated, “ROOSEVELT AND CHURCHILL AGREE TO JEWISH MURDER PLAN!”
The Washington Post urged a stop to helping Dr. Goebbels: if the Germans suspect that nothing but complete destruction lies ahead, then they will fight on. The Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey complained in his campaign that the Germans had been terrified by the plan into fanatical resistance, "Now they are fighting with the frenzy of despair."
General George Marshall complained to Morgenthau that German resistance had strengthened.
President Roosevelt's son-in-law Lt. Colonel John Boettiger who worked in the War Department explained to Morgenthau how the American troops who had had to fight for five weeks against fierce German resistance to capture the city of Aachen had complained to him that the Morgenthau Plan was "worth thirty divisions to the Germans." Morgenthau refused to relent.
In the U.S., Hull argued that nothing would be left to Germany but land, and only 60% of the Germans could live off the land, meaning 40% of the population would die.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgenthau_Plan
Let's say that the Morgenthau Plan happens as planned, while the Soviets fall into a succession crisis.
Two words: Morgenthau Plan.
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With a Morgenthau Plan enaction, how likely is it that, with Atlee still probably in power over in Britain, that you essentially end up with a break in policy between America and Britain/France (because Atlee is unlikely to support that. Heck Churchill would probably object on the grounds it strengthens the Soviets).
Could we effectively see a tripolar world as a result?
With a Morgenthau Plan enaction, how likely is it that, with Atlee still probably in power over in Britain, that you essentially end up with a break in policy between America and Britain/France (because Atlee is unlikely to support that. Heck Churchill would probably object on the grounds it strengthens the Soviets).
Could we effectively see a tripolar world as a result?
Churchill was not inclined to support the proposal, saying "England would be chained to a dead body." Roosevelt reminded Churchill of Stalin's comments at the Tehran Conference, and asked "Are you going to let Germany produce modern metal furniture? The manufacture of metal furniture can be quickly turned in the manufacture of armament." The meeting broke up on Churchill's disagreement but Roosevelt suggested that Morgenthau and White continue to discuss with Lord Cherwell, Churchill's personal assistant.
Harry Dexter White, regarded by many as the principal author of the plan, was after his death exposed as having passed information on to the Soviets, who were U.S. allies at the time.
At Quebec White made sure that Lord Cherwell understood that economic aid to Britain was dependent on British approval of the plan. During the signing of the plan, which coincided with the signing of a loan agreement, President Roosevelt proposed that they sign the plan first. This prompted Churchill to exclaim: "What do you want me to do? Get on my hind legs and beg like Fala?"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgenthau_Plan#Churchill.27s_support_for_the_plan
Another possibility: the Germans do a bit better in 1943/44, thus delaying the Allied victory for a year or so. In the summer of 1945, German cities begin disappearing in pillars of radioactive fire.
Let's say that the Morgenthau Plan happens as planned, while the Soviets fall into a succession crisis.
What happens next?
Also, how does a third world Germany develop? (or not develop)
Two words: Morgenthau Plan.