Russian Civil War (nov 30, 1917 – nov 30, 1921)

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The Russian Civil war lasted 3 years and was between the "Whites" and the "Reds." The Reds being Lenin's Bolsheviks and the Whites being all their opposers including royalists, militarists and Germany. The Reds were mainly led by Trotsky. It looked as though the Reds would lose, but Lenin became ruthless. To get more soldiers he ordered food and supplies go to soldiers first. The Whites had surrounded the Reds, but were so uncohesive almost none of their attacks were successful. After superpowers like Britain withdrew their support due to humanitarian violations the Whites quickly lost ground. In the end the Reds won.

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