The Russian Civil War (2) Format: Paperback

Soon after the February 1917 revolution, and the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, the White Cause began to emerge and oppose the Bolsheviks. There was, however, no single, united White Army to fight the Red Army and the forces available to the Whites represented a spectrum of political factions including monarchist military organisations and social-democrats. Many of the Cossack hosts also sided with the Whites, seeing it as an opportunity to create their own independent states; others remained neutral or hostile to both sides. This fascinating text by Mikhail Khvostov examines the colourful uniforms and the equipment of the White armies of the Russian Civil War (1917-1923).

Mikhail Khvostov was born in Moscow in 1950. He has been interested in military history since childhood. He studied at the Moscow College for Foreign Languages. He has worked as an interpreter and a tour guide, but is now producing Russian toy soldiers – a childhood dream. His work for Osprey Publishing includes Men-at-Arms 305 The Russian Civil War (2) White Armies. He is married and lives in Moscow.

Andrei Karachtchouk is a well-known artist of military subjects in Russia, and is active in re-enactment circles. He is also a sculptor who makes, among other projects, master models for the UK-based Anglo-Russian Toy Soldier (ARTS) Company. His previous work for Osprey Military appears in MAA 293 & 305, Russian Civil War Armies (1) Red Army, and (2) White Armies.