Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "苏联红军" in Chinese language version.
Only volunteers could join, thay had to be aged between 14 and 55 and of fanatic loyaly - communists, idealistic workers and peasants, trade union members and members of the Young Comm[...]unist League (Komsomol). ChON units fought in close co-operation with the Cheka and played an important part in the establishment of Soviet rule and the defeat of counter-revolution. They were always present at the most dangerous points on the battlefield, and were usually the last to withdraw. When retreat was the only option, many Chonovtsi stayed behind in occupied areas to form clandestine networks and partisan detachments.Compare spetsnaz.
The Red Army's soldiers, overwhelmingly peasant in origin, received pay but more importantly, their families were guaranteed rations and assistance with farm work.
The Red Army's soldiers, overwhelmingly peasant in origin, received pay but more importantly, their families were guaranteed rations and assistance with farm work.
Only volunteers could join, thay had to be aged between 14 and 55 and of fanatic loyaly - communists, idealistic workers and peasants, trade union members and members of the Young Comm[...]unist League (Komsomol). ChON units fought in close co-operation with the Cheka and played an important part in the establishment of Soviet rule and the defeat of counter-revolution. They were always present at the most dangerous points on the battlefield, and were usually the last to withdraw. When retreat was the only option, many Chonovtsi stayed behind in occupied areas to form clandestine networks and partisan detachments.Compare spetsnaz.
