Russia: Counter-Revolution

Record ID: 385

  • Title: Russia: Counter-Revolution
  • Date: 1st January 1918
  • Summary: Following the Bolshevik revolution of 1917 counter-revolutionary forces swept into action. The so-called 'Whites' were locked in battle with the newly organised Red Army. Large numbers of foreign troops had also arrived, citing a desire to stop war supplies falling into German hands as the reason for the intervention. The Allies had been hostile towards the Soviets for making a separate peace with Germany and soon joined forces with the Whites. The civil war continued for two years until finally the Red Army proved military superior. NOTE: Date is approximate. This clip may contain footage from multiple events; exact date or dates may be unknown.
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  • Location: USSR CCCP RUSSIA
  • Reuters ID: LDL000XANFKKZ
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