The Red Army defeated the White Army from "summary" of A People's Tragedy by Orlando Figes
The civil war between the Reds and Whites was a brutal struggle for power in Russia. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, represented the Reds, while various anti-Bolshevik factions made up the White Army. The Whites were a diverse coalition of groups united in their opposition to the Bolsheviks. They included monarchists, liberals, conservatives, and socialists who feared the radical changes the Bolsheviks were implementing. The Red Army, on the other hand, was a disciplined force that was highly motivated by the promise of a new socialist society. They were fighting not just to defeat the Whites, but to defend the Bolshevik revolution and spread it to other countries. The Reds were able to mobilize a large number of troops and resources, thanks to their control of the industrial centers of Russia. In contrast, the White Army was plagued by internal divisions and a lack of central leadership. They were also hampered by their dependence on foreign support, which came with its own set of conditions and limitations. ...
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