Russian Civil War - 3 Minute History

The video covers the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, leading to chaos and civil war in Russia. Lenin and the Bolsheviks faced opposition from the White movement and Allied powers. Despite initial struggles, the Red Army, under Trotsky's leadership, grew in strength. The Bolsheviks launched offensives, countered White advances, and eventually secured control over key regions. By 1922, the civil war ended with the creation of the Soviet Union, marked by significant loss of life and atrocities on both sides.

What event marked the Bolsheviks' rise to power in Russia?

Which nations began separating and fighting the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution?

What was the outcome of the Bolsheviks' peace with Germany in March 1918?

How did the Bolsheviks respond to the Czechoslovak Legion's revolt in May 1918?

What were the consequences of the Polish and Ukrainian alliance against the Bolsheviks in 1920?