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Questions about Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did British troops first land in Murmansk during the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War?

A small party of British troops landed in Murmansk on the 4th of March 1918. This event occurred the day after the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended hostilities between Germany and Bolshevik Russia.

Which countries sent troops to Siberia during the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War and how many soldiers were deployed?

Japanese forces deployed over 70,000 soldiers by mid-1918 making them the largest single contingent present throughout Siberia. American forces included roughly 13,000 soldiers split between Arkhangelsk and Vladivostok commands while Canadian contributions reached approximately 4,192 men stationed primarily in Siberia with additional groups in Arkhangelsk.

What was the primary goal of the Allied powers when they intervened in the Russian Civil War?

The initial goal was not to overthrow Lenin but to secure munitions and supply depots from falling into German hands. Allied powers feared that vast quantities of war material stored in Russian ports would be seized by the Central Powers following the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

When did the last British troops leave Baku during the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War?

Last British troops left Baku on the 24th of August following similar pressures from regional instability. Murmansk was abandoned on the 12th of October marking the end of active combat operations there.

How long did Japanese military remain stationed in the Maritime Provinces and northern Sakhalin after the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War?

Japanese military remained stationed in Maritime Provinces until 1922 and northern Sakhalin until 1925. The Soviet, Japanese Basic Convention signed in Beijing formalized Japan's agreement to withdraw its remaining forces.