Mikhail Drozdovsky

Ukrainian-Russian general

Mikhail Drozdovsky - Ukrainian-Russian general
Born

October 7th, 1881
143 years ago

Died

1918
107 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Russia

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Born in 1881, this general served in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I. He became notable for leading the Drozdovsky Brigade in the Russian Civil War. The brigade was part of the Volunteer Army and fought against Bolshevik forces. The general also played a significant role in the White movement, a coalition of anti-Bolshevik forces. After the defeat of the White Army, he left Russia and lived in exile.

Led the Drozdovsky Brigade in the Russian Civil War

Served in the Imperial Russian Army during WWI

Participated in the White movement against Bolshevik forces

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