The Russian Civil War was a brutal conflict from "summary" of A People's Tragedy by Orlando Figes
The Russian Civil War was a brutal conflict that tore apart the fabric of Russian society. It was a period of intense violence and suffering, with millions of people losing their lives in the fighting. The war was not just a struggle between different political factions, but a total breakdown of law and order that unleashed a wave of atrocities and bloodshed. The brutality of the conflict was exacerbated by the involvement of foreign powers, who supported various factions in their bid for power. This external intervention only served to prolong the war and increase the suffering of the Russian people. The use of brutal tactics, such as mass executions and forced conscription, further escalated the violence and horror of the war. The civilian population bore the brunt of the conflict, with many communities devastated by fighting, famine, and disease. The breakdown of social order led to w...
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