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Also known as Red Workers' and Peasants' Army, PKKA, RKKA, Workers' and Peasants' Red Army

Soviet army and air force from 1918 to 1946

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The Red Army was the Soviet Union's military force, encompassing both ground troops and air forces, that existed from 1918 to 1946. It matters historically because it played a crucial role in defending the Soviet state during the Russian Civil War and World War II, ultimately becoming one of the most significant military powers of the 20th century.

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Instance of: army
Part of: Soviet Armed Forces
Country: Soviet Union
Founded by: Vladimir Lenin
Followed by: Soviet Army
Follows: Russian Revolution Army
Conflict: World War II
Image: Oath to the Red Army.jpg

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inception: 1918-02-23
Commons category: Army of the Soviet Union
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1946-02-25
topic's main category: Category:Workers' and Peasants' Red Army
commanded by: Headquarters of the Supreme High Command
replaces: Red Guards
short name: РККА
P8168: 1C Company
native label: Рабоче-крестьянская Красная армия

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