The Russian Civil War 1918-22

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The Russian Civil War is the most important civil war of the 20th century, changing the lives of over half a billion people and dramatically shaping the geography of Europe, the Far East and Asia. Over a four-year period 20 countries battled in a crucible that would give birth to Communist revolutions worldwide and the Cold War. David Bullock offers a fresh perspective on this conflict, examining the forces involved, as well as the fascinating intervention by Allied forces. At the dawn of modern war, as cavalry duelled with tanks, aircraft, and armoured trains along shifting fronts, this ti.;Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Chronology; Background to war: The October Revolution; Warring sides: An Empire Divided; Outbreak: 1918; The fighting: 1919; Portrait of a soldier: The Black Guards; The world around war: Allied intervention; Portrait of a civilian: Women in the Russian Civil War; How the war ended: 1920-22; Conclusion and consequences: A Century Redrawn; Related Titles; Imprint. Cover Title Contents Introduction Chronology Background to war: The October Revolution Warring sides: An Empire Divided Outbreak: 1918 The fighting: 1919 Portrait of a soldier: The Black Guards The world around war: Allied intervention Portrait of a civilian: Women in the Russian Civil War How the war ended: 1920-22 Conclusion and consequences: A Century Redrawn Related Titles Imprint.