Stalin meets with president Truman in Vladivostok. The leaders agree to go over to the attack in Russia. USA forces in Russia will be reinforced and eventually an expeditionary army will assist the Soviets. A massive offensive will be unleashed in April 1949. Details of the meeting become known in Germany and Axis forces in Russia are immediately reinforced. October,9 1948 Azores The Allies make a surprise raid on Axis bases in the Azores using aircraft carriers. There is heavy damage but a lot of the bombers are shot down by anti-aircraft rockets. October,13 1948 Germany October,22 1948 Germany