What was the significance of the 1952 accession of Greece and Turkey to NATO?
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Correct answer: It expanded the alliance to the 'Southern Flank' and protected the Mediterranean
Bringing Greece and Turkey into NATO secured the eastern Mediterranean and prevented Soviet access to the Dardanelles. It was a key step in completing the encirclement of the Soviet Bloc.
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