3 jan 1919 ano - Denikins forces enter Ukraine from south east, intent on capturing it en route to Moscow. makhnovists surprise them, devastating their plans and beating then back towards Don river and sea of azov. makhnovists establish front that defends Ukraine for six months.shkuro (in particular) takes on guerilla tactics of nm, but against peasants and especially Jews in revenge massacres, attempts to create blame, sow conflict. Makhno embarrasses denikins army, and as revenge they brutally torture captured fighters, e (Linha do tempo)