The overarching aim of Lenin and Trotsky was to spread the Bolshevik revolution into Germany and other parts of Europe, and the Soviets built up forces positioned for an attack on Poland, although officially denying that an invasion was planned.
The overarching aim of Lenin and Trotsky was to spread the Bolshevik revolution into Germany. The overarching aim of Lenin and Trotsky was to spread the Bolshevik revolution into other parts of Europe. The Soviets built up forces, although officially denying that an invasion was planned. These forces were positioned for an attack on Poland.