[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime”.)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

William L. Shirer, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

[BroJoeK]

Moscow, Oct 8 -- "Germany and Russia have agreed to realize their program of economic collaboration 'at a rapid pace and on a large scale,' a Soviet communique said tonight.

"In particdular, agreement was reached that the U.S.S.R. should immediately begin supplying Germany materials and Germany should begin filling orders for the U.S.S.R,' said the announcement..."

So, would it be fair to say: Russia was then providing Germany with roughly the same kind of material support the US provided Britain & France? Only without the need to run through a U-boat gauntlet to get there?