When Lenin arrived back from Siberia in 1917, he removed any possibilities of the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks forming as one Party again. Lenin's presence in the Bolsheviks party help them grow both politically and in popularity. Lenin made sure the Bolsheviks kept to their radical, anti-war ideals. Lenin's 'Peace, Bread and Land' campaign help gain the Bolsheviks more support and superiority over their opposition.
The Mensheviks couldn't formulate an answer and keep up with the Bolsheviks rise and eventually were annihilated by them in 1920's.
Factionalism was not allowed in the Bolshevik Party, however …show more content…
The Allies didn't want the huge quantities of vital equipment and resources contained in the Russian ports to end up being exploited in the hands of the Germans, as well as the Bolsheviks. The Allies gained increasingly concerned about the situation in Russia and threat of Communism which the Bolsheviks represented. To avoid widespread ideas on Worldwide rebellion and communism, Britain and France sent troops to Russian to aid Military intervention. They had inadvertently given their support to the Anti Bolshevik Whites in the Civil War. The Allies convinced the USA to join the
The Red Army had enormous advantages in the War such as control over the factories, railroads and communications.
Admiral Kolchak was in control over the White Army during 1918. His troops were not serious about the war and indulged in other pleasures while still in the army. His advance towards Moscow was halted by The Red Army. He was captured and executed in 1920.
General Yudenich advanced to Petrograd in October 1918 and was extremely close to reaching the city but was overpowered by the Red