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Women’s Battalion of Death

The 1st Russian Women’s Battalion of Death was the first and most famous of 15 all-female Russian units created during World War I. It was organized by Maria Bochkareva in 1917 under the direction of the Russian minister of war. The … Continue reading →

Mutiny in Russia

Conflict: World War I

by Karen

Allied troops stationed in Russia at the end of World War I became increasingly unhappy with their situation. Many of the frustrated soldiers felt it unfair that they were forced to remain behind to fight the Bolsheviks (against whom war … Continue reading →