Leon Trotsky - Stalin's Arch Enemy
Synopsis
On August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was attacked in his home in Coyoacan, Mexico, by a Stalinist agent wielding an ice axe, leading to his death the next day.
Synopsis
On August 20, 1940, in Coyoacan, Mexico, Leon Trotsky is attacked by a Stalinist agent wielding an ice axe. The struggle ends with Trotsky suffering fatal injuries, marking the violent culmination of his long-standing conflict with Joseph Stalin. Born Lev Davidovich Bronstein in 1879 in Ukraine, Trotsky played a significant role in the Russian Revolution and later developed the theory of Permanent Revolution. The documentary traces his life, political ideology, and the power struggle that led to his exile and assassination.
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Why Watch
- See Trotsky's dramatic assassination in Mexico City.
- Find out about Trotsky's early rebellion in Odessa.
- Meet the man who challenged Stalin for power.
Did You Know
- Leon Trotsky was born Lev Davidovich Bronstein on November 7, 1879.
- Trotsky was attacked with an ice axe by a Stalinist agent in 1940.
- Trotsky's father was a prosperous Jewish-Ukrainian farmer.
- Russia abolished serfdom in 1861, affecting 40% of its population.
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When was Leon Trotsky born?
Leon Trotsky was born on the 7th of November 1879.
What was Leon Trotsky's real name?
Leon Trotsky's real name was Lev Davidovich Bronstein.
How did Leon Trotsky die?
Leon Trotsky died after being attacked by a Stalinist agent with an ice axe on the 20th of August 1940.
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