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Northwestern Army's Failed Campaign
- The Northwestern Army, based in Pskov, was initially formed by reactionary officers with German backing.
- Their poor administration, persecution of local populations, and alignment with Kolchak hindered their ability to form alliances with Estonia and Finland.
Trotsky's Defense of Petrograd
- Trotsky arrived in Petrograd on October 17th and took charge of the city's defense, reorganizing garrisons and planning for urban warfare.
- The Northwestern Army retreated after a Red counter-attack, facing minimal support from the British.
White Army's High Water Mark and Retreat
- The White Army reached Orel, 250 miles from Moscow, but their supply lines were overextended, and a popular uprising failed to materialize.
- The Red Army's counterattack, including a cavalry assault, forced the White Army into retreat.