Soviet terror Flashcards
How did Stalin react to initial reports of the impending German invasion
Stalin didn’t believe them
How much red Army units were destroyed at the beginning of World War I
319 red Army units destroyed
What does Stalin do at the beginning of war where did he flee
He fled Moscow and went back to his hometown
What did the politburo do when Stalin left
They pleaded him to come back since they all depended on his leadership
How much speeches darling make during the war
Nine
How did the speeches darling Madier in the war motivate the people
Addressing the people of citizens “comrades friends “ never have Stalin ever said this. converged with the public to create unity and encourage patriotism.
Patriotic duty through gunfire
Who was supreme military commander
Stalin
What was Stalin’s fault- his tactics during the war
He launched counter-attacks against the Germans rather than organising tactical withdrawals which would’ve benefited the red Army
Survival
Through Stalin’s failed offensive attack how much men died
6 million men have been lost from the red Army
How did Stalin unwillingness To listen impact the German invasion
The Germans advanced 
What was the crucial difference between Stalin and Hitler
Stalin learnt from his mistakes from 1942 onwards he listen to his generals
Which generals darling listen to
Zhukov
How did zhkov prove to stalin ? 
Planned a successful counter-attack at Stalingrad. It was able to convince stalin The importance to promote those with ability rather than loyalty
What was established in 1941 two main bodies
GKO and Stavka 
What was the GKO
It was used to replace the politburo on the Central committee to coordinate War effort
What was the stavka
High command of armed forces
When was the height of Stalin’s power reached during the war
Through the establishment of the GKO and Stavka
Stalin’s power was unchallengeable
What was order 227
The NKVD brutally insured loyalty and commitment of both the Armed Forces order 227
NKVD officers would operate behind the front lines and shoot deserters and those who are retreated
Order 270
Stated that anyone who surrendered their enemy was considered a traitor and face the death penalty
How did propaganda play a central role during the war
The cult personality was by the promoted to boost peoples confidence darling have a great one leader who would lead them to victory
Effects of winning the war
Stalin regarded a superhero through propaganda through posters poets etc
Also an increase relation with the Communist Party and the military has 2.5 million members were from the armed forces this was significant
Opposition during the war there was barely any
Cossacks provided 250,000 men to the Germans mostly among national minorities prisoners are deserters
The Cheka under lenin
In December 1917 the check was created its job is to find and destroy any opposition
Who was the Cheka led by
Felix dzerzinsky 
How was the checka ruthless
He was ruthless in pursuing perceived enemies of the Bolsheviks each region of Russia soon had its own branch across the country thousands were arrested
When did the checka expand
When Lenin disbanded the constituent assembly in January 1918 the Cheka along with the red army
crush any protesters during the Civil War 
the checka grow in size and influence unleashing a period of height of violence and repression called the red T
Figure of deaths for the Cheka between 1918 to 20
13,000 with some suggestions of a real figure is closer to 300,000
Increasing opposition to the regime during Lenin from workers
Wanting Soviet elections free press the restoration of a constituent assembly and the overthrow of the Sovnakom