Yevgeny Miller
Russian general and military leader
Born
September 25th, 1867
158 years ago
Died
1938
87 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Russia
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Graduated from the Imperial Military Academy, served in the Russian Imperial Army during World War I, and later commanded anti-Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War. After the revolution, took command of the Volunteer Army and led offensives against Bolshevik troops. Captured and imprisoned after the defeat of the White Army, later escaped to Europe after several years in Bolshevik captivity. Worked to organize Russian émigré communities in Europe and attempted to rally support for anti-Bolshevik efforts.
Commanded Russian forces during the Civil War
Led the Volunteer Army against Bolshevik troops
Wrote about military strategy and Russian nationalism
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