Show Trials and the Great Purges
Fear of a counter revolution
Old Heroes of revolution or anyone with support was charged with treason
1 in 5 officers of the army
Often put to show trials admitting they had done it.
The Show trials were a core part of the Great Purges. These were part of a campaign by stalin to clean up from the Soviet Union anyone who stood against them.
Old Heroes of revolution or anyone with support was charged with treason
1 in 5 officers of the army
Often put to show trials admitting they had done it.
The Show trials were a core part of the Great Purges. These were part of a campaign by stalin to clean up from the Soviet Union anyone who stood against them.