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I have a story to tell. It is a story of revolution, of war, of American ignorance and of Russian dominance. It is about the Bolshevik's rise to power, and the Russian Empire's ultimate defeat. It begins in a time of world wide conflict and concludes in a time of political turmoil.
The Russian Civil War is every bit a part of political history as it is of Russian history. American hegemony was ever present in the multi-party events, and through this blog I hope to show how and why American intervention effected the events of 1917 through to 1920. This is an analysis of the politics of the Russian Civil War.


The BBC's article on the Allied Forces involvement in the war offers a unseen perspective into the overall perception the figures of the Civil War held. Mentioning that English, French and American "were no friends of Lenin - but neither were they particularly enamoured of the White generals," this article definitely is able illustrate the events in relatable terms. Although the overall format of the piece is a brief summary of events and sentiments it is still successful in educating, and allowing a view of the dealings of the American government and their ignorance towards cultural and political differences throughout Asia. One can clearly see the American intentions in suppressing communism and retaining their investments. Dr. Smele has been able to create an objective analysis of American imperialism and America's momentous sense of patriotism. Furthermore, the provided bibliography is an excellent source for further research, and will surely prove to be a priceless resource for this project. Also, the article extends to the current sentiments between Russia and America mentioning Putin and the conflicts in the Middle East.

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