The Allied retreat from Shenkursk in January 1919 marked a significant Bolshevik victory during the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War.
Key Facts
- Date
- January 1919
- River
- Vaga River
- Allied nations involved
- United States, United Kingdom, France
- Outcome
- Allied retreat from Shenkursk
- Preceded by
- Battle of Tulgas (Bolshevik loss)
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Following the Bolshevik defeat at the Battle of Tulgas, the Red Army sought to reverse its fortunes by targeting the Allied-held town of Shenkursk on the Vaga River. The town was garrisoned by troops from the United States, United Kingdom, and France, alongside White Russian forces.
In January 1919, the Red Army launched an offensive against the Allied garrison at Shenkursk. The Bolshevik force proved numerically superior, pressing the Allied defenders in the town and surrounding villages throughout the engagement.
Faced with an overwhelming Bolshevik force, the Allied garrison was compelled to retreat from Shenkursk, ceding the town to the Red Army. The battle represented a notable reversal for Allied intervention forces operating in northern Russia.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Side B
1 belligerent