Lewis Butler World History Stalin vs. Hitler: How they gained power There were two men who were on opposing sides, yet had many traits that made them much alike. One of these men was someone who’s name is instantly recognizable to almost anyone today, Adolf Hitler. The other man was a major player in world history as well, but his name is not so infamous, Joseph Stalin. These men were each triumphant in their …showed first 75 words of 1675 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1675 total…not have enough farmland to feed it’s population or enough raw materials to supply it’s factories. New lands to the east would then have to be taken over. Hitler intended to destroy the power of France forever. He hoped to take Great Britain into partnership after settling the question of the former German colonies. This demonstrates that Hitler aspired to make Germany strong, powerful, and feared. He wanted to reunite the German people.