Hitler and Stalin
Compare and contrast the methods used by Stalin and Hitler to keep opposition to their rule to a minimum
To start off this comparison and contrast between the two great leaders, I would like to take in to account that both of them gained absolute power in the similar period of time. As we know Hitler was declared chancellor of Germany in January 1933, a few years back in 1929 Stalin emerged as the great leader and by the early 1930s he was unstoppable having no opposition that can stop his reign. There were just individuals who threatened him from time to time. After the both leaders came in complete power no or little opposition was facing them. Both leaders used different types of force to restrain their opposition, comparing the two dictators there are differences but also some similarities in using force in case the opposition tries to overtake them.
Stalin faced the opposition during his rise to power 1924-1929, but also in his consolidation as a supreme leader 1930-1934.
Stalin’s methods of dealing with the opposition mainly consisted of replacing their supporters with his own ones, and simple dismissing them for various reasons, spying and anti-communism. The contrast is that Stalin used force from the beginning, not just during the time he was at the top but also before. During his time from 1929-1953 he had individuals which tried to overtake him in votes, these people such as Kirov in 1934 didn’t last long because Stalin order his secret police to eliminate each individual who has been following Trotskyism. Using the great purge in the summer of 1936 also stated his regime and how he felt about his opponents. During this period he put many people to trial and most of them were executed. Many marshals and generals were the victims of this terror. He finished his supremacy with the Great terror. This terror lasted until 1939.
Hitler used force when he gained power in 1933 arresting and prohibiting the members that were against him, the communist
To start off this comparison and contrast between the two great leaders, I would like to take in to account that both of them gained absolute power in the similar period of time. As we know Hitler was declared chancellor of Germany in January 1933, a few years back in 1929 Stalin emerged as the great leader and by the early 1930s he was unstoppable having no opposition that can stop his reign. There were just individuals who threatened him from time to time. After the both leaders came in complete power no or little opposition was facing them. Both leaders used different types of force to restrain their opposition, comparing the two dictators there are differences but also some similarities in using force in case the opposition tries to overtake them.
Stalin faced the opposition during his rise to power 1924-1929, but also in his consolidation as a supreme leader 1930-1934.
Stalin’s methods of dealing with the opposition mainly consisted of replacing their supporters with his own ones, and simple dismissing them for various reasons, spying and anti-communism. The contrast is that Stalin used force from the beginning, not just during the time he was at the top but also before. During his time from 1929-1953 he had individuals which tried to overtake him in votes, these people such as Kirov in 1934 didn’t last long because Stalin order his secret police to eliminate each individual who has been following Trotskyism. Using the great purge in the summer of 1936 also stated his regime and how he felt about his opponents. During this period he put many people to trial and most of them were executed. Many marshals and generals were the victims of this terror. He finished his supremacy with the Great terror. This terror lasted until 1939.
Hitler used force when he gained power in 1933 arresting and prohibiting the members that were against him, the communist