Why did Stalin eventually turn against Yezhov?
Lack of loyalty
Incompetence
Illness
Over popularity
Answer
Stalin turned against Yezhov because of his incompetence. Yezhov's brutal methods and disregard for due process led to widespread chaos and disruption within the Soviet Union. His indiscriminate arrests and executions not only eliminated real and perceived enemies but also eroded public trust and damaged the morale of the state security apparatus.
The Shadow of the Iron Commissar: Unraveling the Enigma of Nikolai Yezhov
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