The Great Purge, which occurred in the Soviet Union from 1936 to 1938, was a campaign of political repression led by Joseph Stalin. It involved the widespread persecution, imprisonment, and execution of perceived political enemies, including members of the Communist Party, military leaders, and ordinary citizens. The purges were marked by show trials, forced confessions, and a climate of fear, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands and the imprisonment of millions. This campaign aimed to consolidate Stalin's power and eliminate any potential threats to his regime.
He wanted to get rid of all political opponents.
In order to eliminate all competition, Stalin carried out a purge of the Red Army as well as a purge of the communist party in the 1930's. Stalin sent police throughout Russia to requisition food and put areas back under control.
Stalin formed the eastern block by taking over many countries and cities and making them communist. He is also responsible for the great purge.
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The Great Terror or The Great Purge.
He wanted to get rid of all political opponents.
In order to eliminate all competition, Stalin carried out a purge of the Red Army as well as a purge of the communist party in the 1930's. Stalin sent police throughout Russia to requisition food and put areas back under control.
The Great Purge was a campaign to eliminate any opposition to Stalin's power in the Soviet Union. This campaign of oppression included the purging of the Communist Party and its officials. This occurred during the 1930s.
It was called the Great Purge.
Stalin formed the eastern block by taking over many countries and cities and making them communist. He is also responsible for the great purge.
Kulaks
In order to eliminate all competition, Stalin carried out a purge of the Red Army as well as a purge of the communist party in the 1930's. Stalin sent police throughout Russia to requisition food and put areas back under control.
In order to eliminate all competition, Stalin carried out a purge of the Red Army as well as a purge of the communist party in the 1930's. Stalin sent police throughout Russia to requisition food and put areas back under control.
Thousands of people from the Communist Party died in the Great Purge.
Thousands of people from the Communist Party died in the Great Purge.
Josef Stalin
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