The Jewish Legion in the Russian Civil War

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a little-known chapter of the Russian Revolution: the Jewish Legion, a volunteer unit formed by Jewish revolutionaries to fight alongside the Red Army. They discuss the Legion's formation in 1918, its role in defending Jewish communities from pogroms during the chaos of the civil war, and its commander, Joseph Trumpeldor, a one-armed war hero who had previously fought for the Russian Empire. The conversation delves into the complexities of Jewish identity in revolutionary Russia, the rise of antisemitic violence by White Army forces and Ukrainian nationalists, and the Legion's eventual dissolution as the Bolsheviks consolidated power. They also touch on the legacy of the Legion and its connection to early Zionist movements. This episode offers a fresh angle on the civil war, focusing on a specific group whose story is often overshadowed by larger factions.

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