Leon Trotsky and Leon Uris were both influential figures in the 20th century. Trotsky was a Russian revolutionary, Marxist theorist, and leader of the October Revolution in 1917. He was also the founder and first leader of the Red Army. Uris was an American novelist and playwright best known for his historical fiction. He wrote several novels about World War II, including Exodus and Battle Cry. Both men had a lasting impact on the world and their legacies continue to be remembered today.