Leon Trotsky was not the leader of the USSR because he was exiled from the country (but first the Communist Party) by Joseph Stalin. Stalin used a divide and conquer strategy, allying himself with other political figures to outnumber Trotsky.
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Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution. Leon Trotsky was his highest assistant.
Leon Trotsky used his pen to oppose Joseph Stalin in an attempt to improve life in Russia. However, despite his efforts, Trotsky was not effective in his opposition to Stalin due to a combination of factors such as Stalin's consolidation of power, support from key party members, and Trotsky's own political miscalculations. Trotsky's ideas and criticisms were ultimately overshadowed by Stalin's ruthless tactics and control over the Soviet government and Communist Party.
Leon Trotsky.
Leon Trotsky was the leader of the Red Army, which was massive and inspirational in the Revolution of 1917. He orchestrated the defeat of the Czarist White Army.
When Leon Trotsky and Vladamir Lenin returned from exile in 1917, they set out to overthrow Russia's Provisional government. This was accomplished with death and violence. In addition to Trotsky's brilliant skills as a Bolshevik propagandist he was also a great organizer. He used this skill to organize the Bolshevik's army. Trotsky was the War Minister and head of the Red Army.The Bolshevik revolution faced opposition and Trotsky's Red Army had to defeat the Russian nobles' White army. Also, another foe to the Bolsheviks were troops organized outside of Russia. This included the opposition forces from the WW 1 Allies who felt betrayed when Lenin ended Russia's role in the World War. Troops from Poland also invaded Russia.From 1917 to 1920 Trotsky's Red Army defeated all of the foes of the Bolsheviks. Credit for this was given to Trotsky's leadership and skills in defeating counter revolutionary forces.