Topic 2: Developments to Civil War Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Red Army founded?
A
23 February 1918
2
Q
When did the Czech Legion overthrow Soviet Authorities on the Trans-Siberian Railway?
A
22 May 1918
3
Q
How large was the Czech Legion
A
40,000 well armed men
4
Q
White Army composed of?
A
Monarchists
Patriots
Republicans
Refugees
Nobles
Bourgeoise
Minority groups
Political leaders
Former Tsarist army soldiers
5
Q
Japan’s involvement
A
Send 70,000 troops and had territorial ambitions.
6
Q
Kolchak’s Siberian Forces
A
Located in Siberia
Numbered at 100,000 troops
1 million rifles and 700 field guns supplied by Allied interventionists.