"The world imperialist war [1914-1918--MC5] was the first attempt 
to redivide the already divided world. That 
attempt cost capitalism the victory of the 
revolution in Russia and the undermining of the 
foundations of imperialism in the colonies and 
dependencies.

"It goes without saying that the first attempt at 
redivision is bound to be followed by a second 
attempt, preparations for which are already under 
way in the imperialist camp.

"It is scarcely to be doubted that a second 
attempt at redivision will cost world capitalism 
much dearer than the first."

--Stalin, 1926, "The Seventh Enlarged Plenum of 
the E.C.C.I. November 22-December 16 1926"

[MC5 on why the above is correct:
The first World War cost capitalism Russia.
As a result of World War II, Albania, Yugoslavia
and China broke free and the Red Army liberated
eastern Europe including a piece of Germany.
The British found themselves so weakened that 
colonies slipped through their hands in the next
25 years.]