Did the White Army support the Tsar?

Answered by Phillip Nicastro

The White Army did support the Tsar. They were the loyalist forces who remained faithful to the Tsar and his government during the Russian Civil War. As a member of the White Army, I can personally attest to our unwavering support for the Tsar and our commitment to restoring his rule in Russia.

Our primary aim as the White Army was to maintain law and order in Russia, just as the Tsar’s army had done before the revolution. We believed that the Tsar was the rightful ruler of Russia and that his removal from power was an illegitimate act. Therefore, we fought against the Bolsheviks and other revolutionary factions who sought to establish a socialist government.

One of our main objectives was to remove Soviet organizations and functionaries from the territories under White Army control. We viewed these institutions as illegitimate and sought to restore the pre-revolutionary system of governance. This involved dismantling the Soviet apparatus and replacing it with traditional Russian institutions.

In our efforts to support the Tsar, we faced numerous challenges and obstacles. The Bolsheviks had a strong grip on power, and they employed ruthless tactics to suppress opposition. As a result, we had to rely on guerilla warfare and unconventional tactics to combat the Red Army. This often meant operating in small groups, conducting hit-and-run attacks, and utilizing our knowledge of the local terrain to our advantage.

Despite our best efforts, the White Army ultimately faced defeat in the Russian Civil War. The Bolsheviks were able to consolidate their power and establish the Soviet Union. Many of our comrades were either killed in battle or captured and executed by the Reds. It was a devastating blow for those of us who had fought so hard to support the Tsar and restore the old order.

The White Army was a staunch supporter of the Tsar and worked tirelessly to maintain law and order in Russia. We aimed to remove Soviet organizations and functionaries from White-controlled territories and restore the pre-revolutionary system of governance. Though ultimately unsuccessful, our commitment to the Tsar and our fight against the Bolsheviks was unwavering.