The Russian Civil War 1918-22

By David Bullock

The Russian Civil War is the most important civil war of the 20th century, changing the lives of over half a billion people and dramatically shaping the geography of Europe, the Far East and Asia. Over a four-year period 20 countries battled in a crucible that would give birth to Communist revolutions worldwide and the Cold War. David Bullock offers a fresh perspective on this conflict, examining the forces involved, as well as the fascinating intervention by Allied forces. At the dawn of modern war, as cavalry duelled with tanks, aircraft, and armoured trains along shifting fronts, this title tells a military story enacted against a backdrop of political and social revolution and within the context of immense human loss. The reader cannot fail to be moved by the rare photographs and illustrations that make this history come alive.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing Ltd
• Release date: Oct 20, 2012
• ISBN: 9781782005360

Reviews for The Russian Civil War 1918-22

[waltnoise_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the place to start for an understanding of the Russian Civil War. The various fronts are all described, and you will get an idea of how the war developed. The only real shortcoming is the lack of a bibliography. The book is a short introductory overview, and necessarily skims over a lot. Surprisingly, this little book provides an excellent overview of Makhno's movement in Ukraine. (Which Bullock annoyingly refers to as 'the Ukraine' throughout the book.)