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what historical events contributed to the soviet union's desire to control the nations on the western border?

All of the invasions were devastating and Russia suffered numerous invasions across the western frontier all throughout history.  Some of these were the Nazis Germany during the World War II, England on 1854, and Poland on 1609.  The creation of NATO was also one.

All of the invasions were devastating and Russia suffered numerous invasions across the western frontier all throughout history.  Some of these were the Nazis Germany during the World War II, England on 1854, and Poland on 1609.  The creation of NATO was also one.

Explanation:

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yes based on alexanders actions he deserved the title of "the great". his empire covered about 3,000 miles and he was able to establish the empire over a 13 year period of time. he was able to conquer many different places. he also defeated the persians. he conquered egypt and developed a city and named it after himself.