(Commun+Fasc)*ism

Russian communism and German fascism both used violence and nationalism to gain and maintain control over their respective countries, but their ideals set them apart.
Nationalism was the main driving force behind Russian communism and German fascism, although the two were very different. In Germany, the focus was on bringing back the old "glory days," while in Russia, the focus was towards the future, and getting rid of old suppressors and hierarchies. Germany's nationalism was more of a nationalism by definition, as it was built on shared memories and a love for a common country. Russia's nationalism was based more on a common enemy, and the result was a rebellion.
Both the Fascists and the communists used violence in gaining control, although they were of a different nature. Fascist regimes are by definition militaristic, so most violence was orderly and war-like, however, there was some more "random" violence to anyone who was supposedly a communist. Russian violence was similar, being directed at those who opposed equality in everything, such as bosses and people with high positions in society.
The main thing that sets apart communism and fascism is their ideals. Fascists value a very traditional and strict hierarchy with women at the bottom. Fascism is about "being better than everyone else," while communism is more about being equal to everyone else, and spreading out the wealth. Fascism is a recipe for war, but I think that if communism were executed correctly, with an uncorrupted leader (those only exist in fairy tales and ancient history, which is just fairy tales), it could create a peaceful nation.