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COMMANDER // 1879–1926

Symon Petliura

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Lifespan

1879 – 1926

18801890190019101920Ukrainian–Soviet War · 1917-1921Polish–Soviet War · 1919-1921Kyiv Arsenal January Uprising — January 29, 1918 · Ukrainian People's Republic · Ukrainian–Soviet WarKyiv offensive — January 1, 1920 · Poland · Polish–Soviet War

Active service 1918–1920 — 2 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 39.

Profile

Symon Vasyliovych Petliura was a Ukrainian revolutionary, politician and journalist. He was the Supreme Commander of the Ukrainian People's Army (UNA) and led the Ukrainian People's Republic during the Ukrainian War of Independence, a part of the wider Russian Civil War.

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Battles (2)

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