What was the purpose of the warsaw pact? a) the warsaw pact was a military alliance formed by nations of western europe and north america to counter soviet expansion. b) the warsaw pact was a military alliance formed by turkey and greece to aid nations struggling against communist movements. c) the warsaw pact was a military alliance formed by the united states and britain to supply west berlin through a massive airlift. d) the warsaw pact was a military alliance formed by the soviet union and its satellite states to defend one another if attacked.