Red Guards (Finland) - Strength

Strength

End of 1917 20,000 men estimate
When the civil war started 30,000 men
Middle of conflict, (Peak) 90,000+ men
In 1920 Thousands, though all in Russia(Mostly Karelia/St.Petersburg), see Heimosodat

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