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White Russians — Revised Music Trailer
The 31st Infantry in Siberia, seen through archival footage and records.
About this film
A music-led trailer exploring the 31st Infantry in Siberia through archival footage and documentary records.
Behind the film
The history & the evidence.
The 31st Infantry’s Siberian service opens a story of American intervention in the Russian Civil War, told through orders, field reports and archival film. This is the regiment’s earlier history, decades before Edwin MacNamara’s service.
- Original diplomatic documentThe American policy announced in 1918 The July 17 aide-mémoire sets out the proposed limits on American military action in Russia.
- Original military instructionsInstructions to supply Kolchak, 1919 The September 26 message directs Graves to deliver rifles and ammunition to Kolchak if possible.
- National Archives historical studyThe 31st Infantry and the Siberian railroad Gibson Bell Smith reconstructs the railroad mission, the 31st Infantry escort and confrontations with Cossack forces from archival records.
The soundtrack
Music credits
“Victory Lap (Wiguez Bootleg)” — Fred again.., Skepta, PlaqueBoyMax; remix by Wiguez.