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The Moscow Directive
- The White Army launched a multi-pronged offensive towards Moscow in July 1919, known as the Moscow Directive.
- This risky gamble aimed to restore the Russian Empire by expelling communists from the ancient capital.
Challenges of the Moscow Directive
- Despite growing numbers, the White Army was outnumbered and faced logistical challenges with extended supply lines.
- Denikin's plan relied on triggering anti-communist uprisings and gaining local support to secure resources.
Wrangel's Opposition
- General Wrangel criticized the Moscow Directive, preferring a concentrated Volga offensive to link with Kolchak's Siberian forces.
- Denikin saw Wrangel's counter-proposal as an attempt to be the first into Moscow.