Tambov Rebellion (aug 1, 1920 – apr 22, 1921)
Description:
Tambov Rebellion (until 1921):Peasant army of 70,000 men against government forces.
100,000 men were required to put it down after it spread widely.
Caused by war communism and famine.
Threat: good weapons, politically organised, could have provoked wider military discontent
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Date:
aug 1, 1920
apr 22, 1921
~ 8 months