To: MinorityRepublican
The Bolsheviks conquered the Soviet Union because they were the most ruthless faction.
When the Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government in 1917, they were a minority, but during the Russian Civil War (1917-1923), the Red Army outnumbered the White Army by about 5 to 1 at their peak strengths. It's actually sort of miraculous the White Russians were able to fight on as long as they did.
To: Right_Wing_Madman
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