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Which war did Mannerheim lead the Whites in?

  • Finnish Civil War

  • World War I

  • Winter War

  • Continuation War

Answer

The Finnish Civil War, fought between the "Reds" (socialists) and the "Whites" (conservatives), was led by Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, who commanded the White Army. The war erupted in January 1918 and ended in May of the same year, with the Whites emerging victorious. Mannerheim's leadership and military strategy played a crucial role in the White Army's success.
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