10 mai 1919 - Volga Campaing Begins
Description:
The Southern White Russians begin their "Volga Campaign" with the capture of the city of Tsaritsyn. Led by General Pyotr Wrangel, the Whites swiftly seize Saratov, but are halted at Samara by Leon Trotsky. It takes until July for a Siberian White counter-offensive to force Trotsky to withdraw and surrender Samara, ultimately uniting the two largest White fronts.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
10 mai 1919
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 106 ans