Russian Civil War: History and Participants

Communist (Red) and anti-communist (White) forces

The Red Army, the White Army, and the Green Army

1918 to 1921

<p>The collapse of the Russian Empire, political opposition towards the Bolsheviks, nationalities seeking independence, and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opposition to the Bolsheviks from various groups, including monarchists, anti-communists, and nationalities seeking independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased Soviet Union's suspicion of the capitalist West, Pursuit of worldwide communist revolution, 'Red Scare' in 1920s America</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Whites, The Greens, Foreign countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trotsky's Commissar for War appointment, Czech Legion rebellion, Execution of Tsar Nicholas II, Red Army's harsh discipline, Eastern Front Offensive, Red Army's success against Yudenich and Denikin, War with Poland, Battle of Perekop, Defeat of Green Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Control of industrial heartlands and transport links, Strong propaganda, Conscription into the Red Army, Trotsky's leadership and discipline, Red Terror, War Communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reliance on foreign assistance, Lack of planning and unified leadership, Communication problems, Lack of unity in goals, Control of key areas by Bolsheviks, Smaller army and poor supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers