The Tambov Revolt 1920-21 Flashcards
1
Q
When did the revolt begin and end?
A
August 1920 till June 1921
2
Q
How many peasants were in the army of rebels?
A
70,000
3
Q
Who led the peasant army?
A
Alexander Antononv
4
Q
What happened?
A
Peasant army rose up against government forces when the grain requisitioning squads arrived demanding requisitions when there were almost no grain reserves left.
5
Q
Who joined the peasant’s army?
A
Some members of Green forces
6
Q
How many Red Army troops had to be deployed to deal with the uprisings which spread across large areas of south-eastern Russia?
A
100,000
7
Q
What happened to the Tambov province?
A
In 1922 Red Army troops poured into Tambov and brutally destroyed whole villages. Poison gas was even used to deal with those who hid in the forests.
