Russia's Civil War

The narrative explores the intense conflicts faced by the Red Army during its inaugural major war, highlighting their struggles against both domestic foes and an invading coalition of 10,000 Western soldiers in the harsh Siberian and Ukrainian landscapes. The book vividly depicts the brutal nature of warfare, characterized by siege tactics and the use of armored trains, while contrasting the unique land battles in Eastern Europe with those in the West, foreshadowing the challenges that would later confront the Nazis.