Perm Operation (1918–19)

Perm Operation
Part of the Russian Civil War
Date November 29, 1918 to January 28, 1919 Location Ural Region Result Undecisive
Belligerents
Red Army	Siberian Army
Commanders and leaders
M.Lashevich (3d Army)	Anatoly Pepelyayev
Strength
about 36,000	about 45,000
Casualties and losses
Very High	Very High

Perm Operation (November, 1918 - January, 1919) - an episode of Russian Civil War.

Background

At the end of 1918 the common situation on the Eastern Front of the Russian Civil War was unclear. Forces of White Movement tried to advance in two direction simultaneously: purpose of advancing on the north direction was to connect with North Russia Front, purpose of advancing on the southern direction - to connect with South Russia Front. Red Army considered southern advancing of White Army as the main threat, and concentrated main forces in Southern Ural region.

Offensive of Siberian Army

At November, 29, 1st corps of Siberian Army, led by Anatoly Pepelyayev, began its advancing on the north direction. At December, 21, Siberian Army captured Kungur, at December, 24 - Perm. Red Army lost 18.000 men, but losses of White Army was also great, therefore at January 6, 1919 Russia Supreme Ruler Alexander Kolchak ordered 1st corps of Siberian Army to defend.

Counteroffensive of Red Army

At January, 19, Red Army began its counteroffensive to recapture Perm and Kungur. Till January, 28, Red's 2nd army advanced on 20–40 km, Red's 3d army - 10–20 km. Main objectives weren't achieved.

Aftermath

Perm and Kungur were captured by Whites. Both sides had a great losses.