However, they also have major differences that changed the way that their nations ruled and whether or not their “empires” survived the test of time. In Italy, unlike Germany and Russia, Mussolini preserved capitalism and free-market society. In Germany and Russia, Stalin and Hitler executed millions while Mussolini preferred to terrorize people rather than kill them. In Germany, Hitler kept his military advisors and generals whereas Stalin eliminated almost all of his which made the German invasion of Russia so effortless in World War II. Despite their differences, all three totalitarian governments successfully took advantage of national disarray through evil, terror and brilliance, even if their rule only lasted for a relatively short time. However, these men looked to each other as examples. Mussolini adopted Stalin’s use of control and Hitler adopted Mussolini’s form of a fascist nation. They may have been some of the most wicked and brilliant men in history, but they marked the beginning of a worldwide era of
However, they also have major differences that changed the way that their nations ruled and whether or not their “empires” survived the test of time. In Italy, unlike Germany and Russia, Mussolini preserved capitalism and free-market society. In Germany and Russia, Stalin and Hitler executed millions while Mussolini preferred to terrorize people rather than kill them. In Germany, Hitler kept his military advisors and generals whereas Stalin eliminated almost all of his which made the German invasion of Russia so effortless in World War II. Despite their differences, all three totalitarian governments successfully took advantage of national disarray through evil, terror and brilliance, even if their rule only lasted for a relatively short time. However, these men looked to each other as examples. Mussolini adopted Stalin’s use of control and Hitler adopted Mussolini’s form of a fascist nation. They may have been some of the most wicked and brilliant men in history, but they marked the beginning of a worldwide era of