Signing ceremony of German surrender in World War II in Reims, France

General Alfred Yodel of Germany met with Allied representatives in Reims to finalize the surrender of German forces. Eisenhower invited the Russians to participate in the discussions, ensuring the surrender was unconditional to all Allied nations. The Germans attempted to delay the process to surrender to the US instead of the Russians.

What was Yodel's intention regarding the surrender of German forces?

• To surrender unconditionally to the Allies

• To stall for time

• To negotiate with the Russians

• To surrender only to the US

Why did the Germans prefer to surrender to the US instead of the Russians?

• They feared the Russians

• They had a better relationship with the US

• They wanted to negotiate better terms

• They were out of options