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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