The Civil War: Reasons for the Reds winning - Whites Weaknesses

Question 1

Factors involved in the Whites Weaknesses

Answer 1

1. Divided leadership
2. Geography
3. Morale
4. Corruption
5. Brutality

Question 2

What was the situation of leadership within the White army

Answer 2

There was no clear leader, and no co-operation between the multiple leaders

Question 3

Why was geography a losing factor for the whites

Answer 3

Russia was vast, and the armies were spread around in different parts - therefore control was exceptionally hard to maintain

Question 4

Why was morale low within the army

Answer 4

There were varied reasons for people joining the white army, there wasn’t clear cause and as a result no clear finish.

There was little morale within the army due to their being no clear road to victory nor plan when/if victory was achieved

Question 5

What corruption riddled the white army

Answer 5

Areas they controlled were corrupt, soldiers stole from the people they controlled.

40% of medical supplies were stolen and sold on the Black Market

Question 6

How were the white soldier brutal

Answer 6

They showed mass brutality over the people they ruled over in the areas they controlled.

Thievery, adultery and rape flourished in these areas - several were killed for speaking out against the White army.