Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921, Anthony Beevor

Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921, Anthony BeevorNew Paperback Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the collapse of the Tsarist empire. Many regard this savage civil war as the most influential event of the modern era. An incompatible White alliance of moderate socialists and reactionary monarchists stood little chance against Trotsky's Red Army and Lenin's single minded Communist dictatorship. Terror begat terror, which in turn led to even greater cruelty with

While the author focuses on the activity and fate of her husband's father

ending four days before she committed suicide at the age of 59

With an introduction by Olivia Laing

its lively text describes the Regular battalions' activities up to the disbandment of Tiger Company in 1975

and of the monarchy being brought to the brink of the abyss

and a soldier in both world wars

Antony Beevor

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This unique and diverse collection

shows that this reputation is richly deserved

This book will look at all the operations of the Marine Corps in World War I

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