How the Russian Civil War emerged from the ashes of the First World War
In short: The Russian Civil War was a series of interconnected conflicts following the October Revolution. This video examines how Bolshevik leaders Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky fought to secure power across the former Russian Empire during the early months of 1919.
The Russian Civil War is best understood as a collection of conflicts rooted in the First World War. Following the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks faced the immense challenge of consolidating control over the vast territories of the former Russian Empire.
The struggle involved complex political and military maneuvering by key figures such as Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky. This period, spanning from 1917 to 1923, highlights how the global instability of the Great War failed to conclude with the armistice, instead fueling internal collapse and revolutionary violence.
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