Proper noun
Black Army
(history) A Ukrainian army of anarchist peasants and other workers during the Russian Civil War.
Synonyms: Makhnovshchina, Revolutionary Insurrectionary Army of Ukraine
A Black Army veteran wanted to show her support for her local police department by attending a “Back the Blue” rally — but she says she wound up getting “greeted with backlash and racism.” Source: Internet
After an abortive move north against the Red Army, Wrangel's troops were forced south by Red Army and Black Army forces; Wrangel and the remains of his army were evacuated to Constantinople in November 1920. Source: Internet
An attempted invasion of southern Ukraine was rebuffed by the anarchist Black Army under the command of Nestor Makhno. Source: Internet
During the Civil War, Nestor Makhno led a Ukrainian anarchist movement, the Black Army allied to the Bolsheviks thrice, one of the powers ending the alliance each time. Source: Internet
His mercenary standing army (the Black Army ) had the strongest military potential of its era. Source: Internet