Timeline (Black Cross, Stars and Stripes)

1943
After a very harsh winter, the last Soviet resistance breaks in Stalingrad. Within months, Russia falls after their oil supply runs out. As a result, Stalin sues for peace, and is forced to cede all territory west of the Urals.

1944
With Russia subdued, Hitler orders the invasion of Britain, and thus Britain is knocked out of the war with Germany. Under the treaty of Manchester, the Jews can flee to the United States as well as the poles, which surprises everyone, even Himmler.

1945
Germany and America test their first atomic bombs within days of each other. The ensuing stalemate leads to a cold war.

1947
The Chinese KMT (Under Chang Kai Shek) smash the Maoists and win the civil war.

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