Ajidica
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The Allies might have been able to spin a war against the Soviets, but it would be difficult and there would likely be massive issues with left-leaning labor unions. I remember reading that labor unions in Australia (IIRC) intialy opposed the war and had quite a bit of civil disobediance and only supported the war completely once the USSR joined in. America had a similar situation where Roosevelt was able to gets Debbs' support with the V for Victory campaign. Additionaly, consumer products were wearing out. People had endured the austerity through the Great Depression and the war (some had endured it even in the twenties as farms began to be foreclosed on) and, riding high on victory enthusiasm, they wanted to enjoy their victory, not be thrown back into a new war against a country that for propoganda purposes were our staunch allies.
While it might have been possible, the domestic front would have given so many problems that for the allies to have waged an effective war, it would have been "USSR vs. USSR mk.2".
While it might have been possible, the domestic front would have given so many problems that for the allies to have waged an effective war, it would have been "USSR vs. USSR mk.2".