Leon Trotsky vs. Josef Stalin
Power struggle between Stalin and Trotsky after Lenin's death
Conflict was called the "guns or butter debate"
Eventually Stalin takes power and Trotsky is expelled from Russia
Conflict was called the "guns or butter debate"
Eventually Stalin takes power and Trotsky is expelled from Russia
Summary
A struggle for power ensues after Stalin's death between Lenin and Trotsky. Trotsky wanted to fund more consumer goods, while Lenin intended to increase heavy industry. After three years of fighting, Stalin came to power and ousted Trotsky from Russia. He was later stabbed in Mexico City.