Battle of Shenkursk 1919
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1919 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Interwar (1919–1938) | derived from year |
| Location | Russia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | North Russia intervention | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 62.1000, 42.9167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Shenkursk, in January 1919, was a major battle of the Russian Civil War. Following the Bolshevik loss at the Battle of Tulgas, the Red Army's next offensive action was against the Allied garrison of Shenkursk; located on the Vaga River. Allied forces in Shenkursk and the surrounding villages included men primarily from the United States, the United Kingdom and France with support from the White Russians. The battle ended with an Allied retreat from Shenkursk ahead of a superior Bolshevik army.
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Nearby battles
- Battle of Tulgas 1918 · 63 km
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