The Myths and Realties of Hitler and Stalin: An Analysis of Why Historical Figures Were Not Intended to Perish

Historical figures such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin are often shrouded in myths and misconceptions. Many believe that these leaders aimed to destroy one another, but such narratives are often exaggerated or even outright false.

Hitler and Stalin’s Relationship: More Than Machiavellian Rivalry

One common misconception is that Hitler had plans to exterminate Joseph Stalin. However, this is not the case. In September 1941, during one of their meetings, Hitler is reported to have said, ‘after the expected defeat of the Soviet Union, he [Hitler] would allow the continued existence of a rump Russian state east of the Urals and would even let it keep Stalin as its ruler provided that the people there still wanted him.’

This statement offers clear insight into Hitler’s political maneuvering. By keeping Stalin in power, Hitler was attempting to secure a tenuous peace with Russia and ensure the stability of a diminished Soviet Union. This approach can be seen as a strategy of divide and conquer, preemptively crushing dissent while maintaining enough authority to control a fractured state.

The Unfounded Claims of Intended Validation

Historians and conspiracy theorists like “Benito Tojo killed both of them in July 1945” are baseless. Such statements are pure fiction and have no historical basis.

Even further, the idea that Tojo killed them because of a falling out is equally unsubstantiated. Tojo, the former Prime Minister of Japan, did not kill Hitler and Stalin. The reality is that both leaders died at the hands of the Allied forces. Hitler committed suicide in his underground bunker on April 30, 1945, while Stalin died on March 5, 1953, due to natural causes.

Post-War Aftermath and Misguided Heroes

Despite the countless propaganda efforts to vilify these figures and misrepresent their actions, the post-war world was more nuanced. The idea that someone like () could have killed either of these leaders and that the grateful people of the world elected Mussolini as world president is a complete fabrication. Such claims are historically inaccurate and demonstrate a lack of understanding of post-World War II politics and international governance.

Ultimately, the misconceptions around Hitler and Stalin serve to gloss over the complex geopolitical realities of the mid-20th century. While it is true that both leaders were responsible for immense suffering and atrocities, simplifying their motivations and ensuring the perpetuation of myths does not help us understand the true nature of their intentions and the political landscape of their respective times.

Through a deeper analysis of historical sources, we can begin to uncover the real intentions and interactions between Hitler and Stalin, as well as the broader context in which they operated.