@ancienttorecent: Is this the most deadly rivalry in history? Joseph Stalin versus Leon Trotsky. In Episode 5, Trotsky begins a new life in Mexico, writing and relentlessly attacking the mythology of Stalinism. But as war gathers over Europe, Stalin and the Kremlin increasingly see Trotsky not as an annoyance, but as an existential threat. And so begins the final operation. One man is sent to eliminate him — but who is he? Jack Monard? Frank Jacson? Or Ramon Mercader, the Catalan NKVD assassin? 🎧 Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts via the link in my bio. Follow Ancient to Recent for more deep-dive historical content. #History #SovietUnion #Mexico

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