Alexey Kaledin
Russian general during World War I
Born
1861
164 years ago
Died
February 11th, 1918
107 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Russia
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Served as a general in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I. Commanded the Don Army, where he played a key role in the defense against the Central Powers. After the October Revolution, Kaledin opposed the Bolsheviks and became a prominent figure in the White movement. Led forces in the Southern Front during the Civil War until his death in 1918.
Commanded the Don Army during World War I
Opposed Bolshevik forces in the Russian Civil War
Contributed to the White movement efforts
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