Notes
- The Bolsheviks were the 'Reds'
- All groups who opposed them were the 'Whites'
- Whites were mainly: Tsarist officers, Cossacks, Bourgeoisie, Outlawed political groups, International community
- Whites won early victories in 1918, but the tides turned due to Leon Trotsky
- Reds were more organized and central
- Allied intervention was only half-hearted
- Reds controlled the industry and had majority of the population
- Lower classes were generally Red
- Middle and upper classes were white
- Peasants were neutral
Summary
Bolsheviks were the 'Reds' and everyone who opposed them were considered the 'Whites'. Whites were winning in the early stages, but tides turned due to Leon Trotsky. The Reds were more organized and central, as well as controlled the industry and had majority of the population. Lower classes were usually Red, middle and upper classes were White, and peasants were neutral.
Quotes
“I can do nothing with my army. I am glad when it carries out my combat orders.” - Anton Denikin, White general
Subjunctive Questions
What would of Russia become if the Whites would of won?