In the Russian Civil War, the 'Red Army' fought against a loose coalition of anti-Bolshevik forces known as the:
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Correct answer: White Army
The White Army consisted of monarchists, capitalists, and social democrats who were united only by their opposition to the Bolsheviks. Their lack of a unified political goal and geographic separation led to their eventual defeat.
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