Ukrainian military units in Odessa under the Central Rada: formation, organization, combat path
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15407/uhj2017.03.046Keywords:
Central Rada (Central Council), revolution, Ukrainian People’s Republic, Army of UPR, Ukrainian military movement.Abstract
On the basing of many historical sources including first-introduced to researchers author discloses history of Ukrainian military formations created in Odesa during 1917 – beginning of 1918. The article reconstitutes in details the main phases of organization and military activity of Haidamaks which were the principle armed forces of the Ukrainian People’s Republic government in the Southern Ukraine. Author scrutinizes issues connected with influence exerted by Ukrainian figures and Russian high-ranked officers for creation of national military units in Odesa. Author defines the basic principles of Ukrainian military formation’s organization and concludes their compliance with the requirements of time.
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