Reasons for Bolshevik Victory

• Geography


  The Whites were widely disperesed in less-developed parts of Russia while the Reds commanded mostly densely populated areas.
• Unity and organisation


  White generals operated independently and fought for different objectives. The Reds had a unified command structure.
• Leadership


  The Red Army became a well-disciplined army under the leadership of Trotsky. Whereas the Whites had few competent leaders.