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The West's attempt to crush Bolshevik Russia
Mar 8, 2024
Exploring the Allied intervention in Bolshevik Russia post-1917 revolution, motivations of key nations, intricate alliances during the civil war, consequences of foreign support on atrocities and public opinion, and lasting impact on Europe and political consequences.
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- Allied intervention in Bolshevik Russia aimed to overthrow regime, reignite Eastern Front against Germany.
- Churchill's fervent support for intervention polarized international relations, impacting subsequent military attitudes.
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Overview of the Russian Civil War
The Russian Civil War emerged from the aftermath of World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution. In 1918, the Bolsheviks signed a peace treaty with Germany, prompting Allied nations like Britain, France, America, and Japan to intervene. The intervention sought to overthrow the Bolshevik regime and reignite the Eastern Front against Germany. The conflict was multi-sided, involving various factions from socialist revolutionaries to monarchists and national governments.
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