| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (53 min. 12 sec.) ; 321650108 bytes |
| Summary |
The second episode of this three-part series focuses on the abilities and successes of Joseph Stalin as a warlord. According to this documentary, Stalin liked to project an image of himself as a great military strategist, even calling himself 'Generalissimo' and constantly wearing military uniform. He is criticised as a warlord on several counts. First, he weakened the military during the "Great Purge" when, fearful of a coup, he had vast numbers of soldiers and top officers murdered. Secondly, he ordered a disastrous invasion of Finland, which resulted in a massive number of Soviet casualties. (From Germany, in German, Russian and Polish, English subtitles) (Part 2) |
| Event |
Broadcast 2010-07-31 at 20:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: M |
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Apotheosis.
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Dictators -- Psychology.
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Russians -- Politics and government.
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Stalin, Joseph, 1879-1953.
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Warlordism and international relations.
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Russia (Federation)
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Brauburger, Stefan, director
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Halmburger, Oliver, director
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Ritchie, David, cast
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