Frunze vs the Basmachi 1920-1921

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aMFBdNgqkn79dcqZF5u8N?si=35c280e54c284a83 It’s February 1920 in Turkestan. Russian General Mikhail Frunze and the Red Army have arrived and are asserting Communist control and restoring order to the region. Last episode, we discussed how Frunze neutralized the Musburo, the Muslim led organization that barely held the region together before the Red Army’s arrival, and overthrew both the … Continue reading Frunze vs the Basmachi 1920-1921

History in 5ish Minutes: the Basmachi’s Approach to Guerrilla Warfare

Learn about the five tactics the Basmachi used against the Bolsheviks and why they, ultimately failed. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Resources “The Basmachi or Freemen’s Revolt in Turkestan 1918-1924 by Martha B. Olcott “Revolution in the Borderlands: The Case of Central Asia in a Comparative Perspective” by Marco Buttino … Continue reading History in 5ish Minutes: the Basmachi’s Approach to Guerrilla Warfare

Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920

Introduction The Basmachi are facing famine, growing Red Army forces, and an uneasy alliance between the Bolsheviks and modernizing Muslim reformers. It's time to organize or die. Support Me on Patreon Run for Something Talk to White People about Race Listen to our episode or read our article below Leaders of the Basmachi The Basmachi, … Continue reading Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920

Episode 39-Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920

The Basmachi are facing famine, growing Red Army forces, and an uneasy alliance between the Bolsheviks and modernizing Muslim reformers. It's time to organize or die. If you enjoyed this episode, please donate to our Patreon Organizations that will help you run for office: Run for Something Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Democratic Association of Secretaries … Continue reading Episode 39-Russian Civil War: The Basmachi Organize in the Ferghana 1918-1920

The Basmachi

Introduction Famed but often misunderstood guerilla fighters, the Basmachi were an Islamic resistance force that targeted both the Bolsheviks and modernizing Islamic forces of Central Asia. This article provides a basic overview of their creation, organizational hierarchy, and talks about some of their most famous leaders. Support Me on Patreon Black Lives Matters Resources Support … Continue reading The Basmachi

Episode 28-The Basmachi

Famine, civil wars, complete breakdown of authority-it only makes sense to join a guerilla movement that promises provisions and safety, right? Learn about the Basmachi, a group of warlords turned guerilla movement that became one of the Soviet's most persistent headaches in Central Asia during the 1920s and 30s. If you enjoyed this episode, please … Continue reading Episode 28-The Basmachi