Treason

The creation of the Red Army was impossible without involving tens of thousands of officers of the old army in its ranks who received the name of military specialists (military commissarians) Their service was not easy. The military were under the yoke of no confidence from the Red Army and commissars. At the same time, not all the former were one of the loyal ones or were ready to follow the Bolsheviks to the end. Such a situation gave rise to numerous cases of betrayal. The greatest danger to the Soviet regime was Tail at the very top - among the highest command staff. The Reds betrayed several commanders of armies and fronts.
What prompted military leaders to do just that? What are the roots of betrayal? These and other issues are explored by the Doctor of Historical Sciences A.V. Ganin