The political impact of war Flashcards
What did Stalin do to National minorities during the war?
the multinational nature of the Empire was seen as a potential threat to state security, so Stalin took action to prevent social disintegration
He deported suspect ethnic groups away from their homelands such as the Karachai + Chechens
this was an extension of the purges as they were brutally treated and only 2/3 survived the journey to Siberia
How was the role of Army officers changed due to war?
Stalin addressed the grievances of Army officers by downgrading the role of political commissars attached to military units and bringing back special badges of rank
this increased the number of the military that chose to join the party
What percentage of the military made up the party by 1945?
In 1941, only 15% of the military had been in the party
By 1945 they made up almost half of its membership
Did WW2 strengthen Stalin’s authority and the Communist Party?
Overall the war helped strengthen the belief in the Communist system
by 1945 Stalin could declare the superiority of the Socialist system
it was a victory for communism over fascism
