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What was Leon Trotsky the leader of?
Leon Trotsky led the Petrograd Soviet at the time of the October Revolution in 1917. He also led the Red Army as Commissar of War during the Russian Civil War. He never did lead Russia or the Soviet Union at any time.
Who led the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin led the Bolsheviks during the Bolshevik Revolution.
How did the communist defeat their opponent in Russia's civil war?
Russia's Civil War saw the Bolsheviks, who were the Communist Red Army, fighting the White Army. Historians believe that the Red Army won because they were more united, more enthusiastic, and better led by the commander Leo Trotsky.
Was Leon Trotsky the reason why the Bolsheviks won the Russian civil war?
Leon Trotsky was a large reason why they won the civil war, becaue he was the Commissar of War and the one who organized the Red Army into a coherent military force. He was certainly not the only reason though, since a large part of the Russian populace supported the Bolsheviks and the Red Army against the White forces.
Who was the communist propaganda minister in the Russian revolution?
The communist propaganda minister during the Russian Revolution was Leon Trotsky. He played a significant role in promoting Bolshevik ideas and consolidating power after the October Revolution in 1917. Trotsky was also instrumental in organizing the Red Army and advocating for the spread of revolution internationally. His efforts in propaganda were crucial to the Bolsheviks' success in maintaining control over Russia during the Civil War.
Did Leon Trotsky hate militarism?
Absolutely not. In fact he was Commissar of War during the Russian Civil War. He organized it into an efficient military force and used it to defeat the opposition forces in the Civil War. Far from hating militarism, Trotsky believed in its use in order to preserve what was gained by the revolutions.
What advantage did the communist have over the nationalists in the Chinese civil war?
They had Russia backing them. The Communists back then were all followers of the "Great Communist Revolution" in Russia started by Trotsky and Lennon They had a much larger army and got help from the USSR. -- Nova Net
Who did trotsky lead?
Trotsky led the Bolshevik/Communist Red Army forces in the Russian Civil War after the October Revolution of 1917.
How did Leon Trotsky rule Russia?
Trotsky never ruled Russia. After the revolution put Lenin and the Bolsheviks in power, Trotsky was considered the number two man behind Lenin. Lenin died in 1924 and the country was then run by Joseph Stalin, Grigory Zinoviev and Lev Kamenev. Stalin had Trotsky expelled from the country, had ousted Zinoviev and Kamenev and took full power to himself by 1928. Thus, Trotsky never was in charge.
What was the name of Russia's secret police during their civil war?
Cheka
Who was the person that Leon Trotsky worked with closely after the revolution?
After the Russian Revolution, Leon Trotsky worked closely with Vladimir Lenin. As a key figure in the Bolshevik party, Trotsky played a significant role in the Red Army's formation and the defense of the revolution. Their collaboration was crucial during the early years of Soviet power, particularly in the context of the Russian Civil War and the consolidation of Bolshevik control. However, their relationship became strained after Lenin's death in 1924, leading to Trotsky's eventual exile.
What despotic European power was a strong supporter of the Union during the Civil War?
Russia supported the Union during the US Civil War.
