RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR
Territorial Control and Major Fronts, 1919

Factions
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Soviet Russia
“We are the vanguard of the revolution, forging a workers' state from the ashes of empire.”
Revolutionary Ideology: Governed by Marxist-Leninist principles, the Reds view the revolution as a necessary rebirth of society.
Industrial Focus: Their strongholds emphasize factories and railways, vital for supplying troops and maintaining order.
Unyielding Leadership: Commissars ensure discipline and ideological purity, sometimes at the cost of morale.
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Russian State
“We are the defenders of tradition and order, the last best hope of a united Russia.”
Fragmented Leadership: A coalition of monarchists, liberals, and conservatives, often divided in strategy but united by a desire to restore the Russian Empire.
Military Tradition: Comprised of Cossack regiments, ex-Imperial officers, and foreign-trained specialists, the Whites rely on their disciplined forces.
Western Support: Often backed by foreign powers, providing critical supplies and expertise in exchange for influence.
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Non-Aligned
“We are those who survive, free from the chains of politics and plague alike.”
Independent Leaders: From anarchist militias to ex-military captains, these figures command small, self-sufficient groups in the chaos.
Flexible Allegiances: Willing to align temporarily with major factions for resources or survival, though loyalty is fleeting.
Resourceful Survivors: Masters of scavenging and adapting to harsh conditions, often excelling at improvisation.
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Greater Finland
“We are the guardians of a new Finnish dawn, standing firm where others fall.”
Nationalist Vision: Seeks to reclaim Finnish territories and establish dominance over Eastern Karelia.
Fortified Borders: Their strongholds are heavily defended, with well-organized militias patrolling key isthmuses and choke points.
Cultural Unity: Driven by a shared language and history, fostering loyalty among their people.
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Imperial Japan
“We are the rising sun in the East, bringing strength and order to these chaotic lands.”
Strategic Expansion: Controls key Far Eastern cities, ports, and railways, consolidating power over vital trade routes.
Technological Superiority: Equipped with modern weaponry and disciplined forces, making them formidable on the battlefield.
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Khorasan
“We are the free people of Khorasan, masters of our destiny in the shadow of mountains and empires.”
Mountainous Strongholds: Protected by the natural defenses of the Central Asian ranges, making their territory difficult to invade.
Cultural Tapestry: A coalition of Turkic, Persian, and local tribes united under a shared desire for independence.
Guerrilla Tactics: Skilled at hit-and-run warfare, leveraging their knowledge of the terrain to outmaneuver larger armies.