Decision to Intervene

Set against the backdrop of the 1918 Russian Revolution, the narrative explores the U.S. government's decision to send troops to Siberia. It details the arrival of British marines, the complex diplomatic interactions, and the rising Russian animosity, alongside the Czechoslovak uprising that threatened Bolshevik power. The book intricately portrays key historical figures and their limited understanding of the unfolding events, ultimately leading to President Wilson's pivotal decision to intervene. This volume is part of a comprehensive chronicle of Soviet-American relations.