The book traces the Red Army’s origins back to the ( krasnogvardeytsi ), paramilitary detachments of factory workers that emerged during the 1905 and February 1917 revolutions. Following the Bolshevik seizure of power in November 1917, these irregular units were formalised into the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army (RKKA) in January 1918. Key Content and Structure
: An overview of the varied arsenal used, ranging from standard Tsarist-era rifles to more modern equipment and improvised tools. Osprey Men-at-Arms 293 - Russian Civil War (1) ...
: Eight pages of full-colour artwork by Andrei Karachtchouk depict soldiers from different units, including the Red Guard, specialized shock groups, and standard infantry. The book traces the Red Army’s origins back