Archangel The American War with Russia

Cudahy who served in the expedition provides a vivid and firsthand narrative of the campaign which took place between 1918 and 1919. The American forces alongside British French and other Allied troops were tasked with protecting war supplies and supporting anti-Bolshevik forces against the Bolsheviks (the Red Army). However the mission quickly became mired in challenges including harsh Arctic conditions limited strategic objectives and increasing resistance from Bolshevik forces. The book delves into the personal experiences of the soldiers highlighting their struggles with extreme cold disease and the lack of clear purpose for the mission. Cudahy critiques the political and military decisions that led to the intervention questioning its necessity and its cost in terms of lives and resources. The narrative also examines the broader geopolitical context including the tension between the Allied powers and the nascent Soviet regime.