The Russian Civil War 1918–22

The Russian Civil War was undoubtedly the most important civil war of the 20th century. This book details how it changed the lives of over half a billion people and dramatically reshaped the political geography of eastern and northeastern Europe, the Far East and Central Asia. During a gruelling four-year period 20 countries battled over the vast Eurasian heartland in a crucible that would later give birth to Communist revolutions worldwide and set the stage for the Cold War. David Bullock offers a fresh perspective on this controversial conflict, examining the rival forces of the White, Red, Black and Green armies, as well as the fascinating interventions by Allied forces. It is an account that is interwoven with tragedy - 30 million people died during the Civil War - and the author skillfully places the battles in the context of human loss as he explores the cruel society that sacrificed its population on the altar of political power. Book jacket.