Like I said - stalin was not in any position in '41 for a war against Hitler - '41 because that would be the year Hitler would've invaded Britain had he had the chance.
Stalin's own policies had destroyed its military. It was when they got their asses handed to them by the Finns the first time around that they realized the shit they were in. They did eventually beat the Finns but not without humiliating losses.
And even if Stalin tried, had Hitler defeated Britain, Stalin would have a very very hard time in a war against Hitler. Hitler would then have control of immense production ability, possibly capturing ships of the Royal Navy as well, and have control of the seas.
Stalin is a puzzle though - check out some books out there on the diplomacy at the time. Most historians say that Stalin's actions then went in the direction of believing Hitler.
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