The commanders of the White Army were former Tsarist generals who took control of the anti-Bolshevik forces in certain regions. Most white forces were led by former Tsarist commanders of varying abilities and knowledge. Among … Read more
The Russian October Revolution of 1917 led to a civil war between the Bolshevik government and a number of rebel armies. The war is said to have begun in 1918, but fierce fighting began in … Read more
The Red Army (Krasnaya Armiya) was the common name for the Russian National Army from 1918 to 1946, known also by the abbreviation RKKA (Workers and Peasants Red Army ). The Red Army was founded … Read more