WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
The Russian Turmoil; Memoirs: Military, Social, and Political cover

The Russian Turmoil; Memoirs: Military, Social, and Political

Open in WeRead

About This Book

A first-hand military and political memoir recounts the collapse of the old regime and the struggles within the high command, chronicling the army's condition, efforts to democratize units, relations between military leadership and the provisional government, supply and transport crises, and strategic offensives that culminated in a costly failure. It examines internal politics, officers' organizations, national and Cossack units, command reshuffles, propaganda and the rise of radical factions, and offers evaluations of leadership, reforms, and administrative responses across a sequence of episodic chapters.

About the Author

Denikin, Anton Ivanovich portrait

Anton Ivanovich Denikin

Anton Ivanovich Denikin was a prominent Russian general and military leader during the early 20th century, known for his role in the Russian Civil War. He served as a key figure in the White movement, opposing the Bolshevik regime. Denikin's memoir, "The Russian Turmoil; Memoirs: Military, Social, and Political," provides a detailed account of his experiences and insights into the tumultuous period of Russian history. His writings reflect the complexities of military strategy, social upheaval, and political dynamics during a time of significant change in Russia.

You May Also Like