Reasons for the Red Victory in the Russian Civil War

These flashcards cover key concepts and facts related to the Red victory in the Russian Civil War, focusing on the strengths of the Red Army, weaknesses of the White armies, government control during wartime, and the Bolsheviks' name change.

The Red Army was introduced as a disciplined fighting force in __.

1918

By __, the Red Army had grown to 5 million strong.

1920

Trotsky's leadership and his travel around the front lines in his __ was crucial to the Red Army's success.

armoured train

The Reds framed the war as an __ conflict, ensuring loyalty to their cause.

ideological

The Reds controlled the industrial areas and the hub of the __ system.

railway

The White armies lacked a united ideology and a sense of common __.

purpose

The White armies were geographically __, making communication and coordinated attacks difficult.

scattered

The Cheka worked to eliminate political __ in areas controlled by the Communists.

opposition

Lenin's method of ensuring victory in the Civil War involved the centralisation of __.

power

In March 1918, the Bolshevik Party officially changed its name to the __.

All-Union Communist Party (Bolsheviks)