Who was the creator and commander of the Red Army during the Civil War?
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Correct answer: Leon Trotsky
Trotsky transformed the Red Army into a disciplined fighting force by utilizing former Tsarist officers and strict political commissars. His leadership was crucial to the Bolshevik victory over the White forces.
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