The Civil War Flashcards
What 2 official titles did Leon Trotsky have during the Civil War
Head of the Revolutionary Council of the Republic
People’s Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs
What was the “Controversial Policy”
The recruitment of former tsarists officers to fight for the communists
Why did Trotsky introduce “Controversial Policy”
To provide a solution for lack of military experience
What did Trotsky do to ensure former Tsarists officers fought for the Bolsheviks
Held their families hostage
How was it made sure that Trotsky’s orders for the Tsarists officers were carried out
Political officers were assigned to oversee
What was unique about Trotsky, regarding forming the “Red Army”
He was untrained but still excelled at his job
What type of army did Trotsky prefer to assemble
Small but disciplined and professionally competent
How did Trotsky check up on units
Toured the front of the civil war in an armoured train
How did Trotsky ensure he wasn’t to be seen “avoiding” the fighting
Delivered political speeches and talks on his tours
How many million men were a part of the Red Army by the end of the civil war
5 million
What happened to Trotsky after the Civil War
Elected a member of the Central Bolshevik Committee
~Why was Trotsky criticised by other communists for his War Tactics
He abandoned Revolutionary ideal of Democratisation and Guerrilla Tactics
Why was Trotsky criticised by other communists for his Recruitment Tactics
Recruited officers from the Tsarists regime and people thought this was dangerous
