Stalin vs. Trotsky: How Stalin Orchestrated Trotsky's Assassination in Mexico | PART 2 | SLICE WHO

Описание: On August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico with an ice pick, marking the dramatic end of a 20-year power struggle within the Communist movement. With Trotsky's death, Stalin eliminated his long-time rival and solidified his control over the Kremlin.

Stalin and Trotsky were both key figures in the Russian Revolution, each driven by a fierce ambition to seize absolute power. Stalin transformed Russia into the world’s second-largest superpower, while Trotsky, the strategic mastermind behind the Red Army's victory, was a formidable force in his own right.

Explore the clash between these two contrasting figures: Stalin, the calculating and cynical leader, and Trotsky, the brilliant and idealistic thinker. This was not just a political battle but an ideological and personal conflict that defined the future of Communism. Discover how Stalin's victory over Trotsky reshaped history and cemented his dominance.


Documentary: Stalin-Trotsky, a battle to Death (2014)
Directed by: Marie-Laure Rincé
Production: Label Images


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