Joseph Stalin Rise To Power

"This war is not an ordinary war. It is the war of the entire Russian people. Not only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads, but to aid all people groaning under the [oppression] of Fascism" - Joseph Stalin. Although this statement is against fascism, or dictatorship, Stalin was a powerful dictator; as was Adolf Hitler. Winston Churchill, however, did not use fear to lead. A few influential people of World War II were Adolph Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill.

Adolf Hitler, the Nazi leader, was one of the most powerful and infamous dictators in the 20th century’ (History, 2009). Adolf Hitler did not have an average childhood. He lived financially stable, but his family dynamic wasn’t. Hitler’s father, Alios, had a short
Stalin’s rise to power led to his greatest achievements. Stalin rose to power after helping Vladmir Lenin escape from Tsar’s army. Lenin then appointed him as general secretary of the Communist party. (“Joseph Stalin Biography” 1). Stalin took control through his popularity and the widespread support for him. Stalin revolutionized Russia and turned it into a global superpower. He imposed a five year plan to transform the Soviet Union. (“Joseph Stalin” 1). He forced rapid industrialization and the collectivization of agricultural land. Stalin caused a famine that lead to millions of deaths. Stalin kept his position of power by instilling fear. He punished people who didn’t agree with him by killing or exiling them to labor camps. (“Joseph Stalin: National Hero” 1) Stalin encouraged people to inform on one another which led to distrust between citizens. Ultimately, his paranoid thinking led to his downfall. He had thrown away his allies with the West and Nazi Germany had defeated him. Joseph Stalin modernized Russia in ways that no leader ever had before. Although Hitler and Stalin were strong dictators, Winston Churchill helped move his country