Caucasian Front (RSFSR)
The Caucasian Front was a front of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War which existed between January 16, 1920 and May 29, 1921, and was the continuation of the Southeastern Front. The Front headquarters were located in Millerovo, and then in Rostov-on-Don. Its task was completing the liquidation of the North Caucasian group of Denikin's Army and conquering the Caucasus.Operations
The troops of the Caucasian Front conducted the Don–Manych Operation in January-February 1920. During the 2nd and 3rd stages of the North Caucasian operation it defeated the troops of Denikin and occupied the North Caucasus, seizing more than 100.000 prisoners, 330 guns and more than 500 machine guns.
In August-September 1920, the troops of the Caucasian Front defeated the White Ulagay's Landing in Kuban.
In Autumn 1920 - Spring 1921, the Caucasian Front established Soviet power in Baku, Tiflis, Kutaisi, Batumi, Erivan and the rest of Transcaucasia.
The Front was disbanded on May 29, 1921, and its troops and administration were transferred to the Separate Caucasian Army and the North Caucasian Military District.Composition
Commanders
