The Russian Civil War Reasons why the bolsheviks won the civl war in Russia 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? HistoryRussia 1905-1941GCSEAll boards Created by: Laura CrockettCreated on: 14-06-10 12:30 Geographical Factors Reds:- Held central area of Russia This contained all of the main industrial areas- produce war supplies Control of the Trans- Siberia railway line connecting Petrograd and Moscow to the rest of the country Whites:- Scattered around central area with 1000's miles separating them Communications were difficult 1 of 5 Aims Reds:- To STAY IN POWER- build a new socialist society Whites:- Within they all had different aims= Wanted the Tsar back Wanted a Military Dictator Constitutional Government They all agreed that they wanted to defeat the Bolsheviks 2 of 5 Leadership Reds:- Trotsky- Very Courageous Built up the Red Army- Using experienced former Tsarist officers Had a special train which took him and the army to the areas with the worst fighting Increased morale when people saw his train arrive Within the army there were strict rules on deserting Whites:- Lacked Good Leaders Generals did not trust each other Did not co-ordinate attacks Had problems inside their army 3 of 5 Foreign Intervention Whites:- Support from Britain, France, Japan and USA These sent forces to help them HOWEVER- these troops did not fight and were sympathetic to the Bolsheviks This helped the REDS gain support as: Showed reds as defending Russia Showed the whites being controlled by foreign powers 4 of 5 Peasant Support Reds:- Told Peasants they could keep land They nailed epaulets to white soliders while they were still alive. Whites:- They restored land to the landowners Lost peasant support 5 of 5
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