Stalin's role in the coming of World War II

• Published in: World Affairs (Washington) Vol. 158; no. 4; p. 198
• Main Author: Raack, R.C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, D.C Policy Studies Organization 22.03.1996; Sage Publications, Inc; American Peace Society; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: AGGRESSION; JOSEPH STALIN; Military strategy; Stalin, Josef; Stalin, Joseph; Stalin, Joseph Vissarionovich (1879-1953); Suvorov, Viktor; UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS; WAR; World War II

Joseph Stalin's role in bringing about World War II should be debated in the context of Viktor Suvorov's expose, 'The Icebreaker.' Some historians believe the subject of Stalin's involvement is ridiculous, but Suvorov argues that it is consistent with Stalin's aggressiv...