ABSTRACT
Chatilov, who had accompanied Wrangel to Constantinople, agreed with de Robeck that there was no hope of success; but when he realised that the General was not to be dissuaded from his resolve, he announced that he would go with him. Wrangel at once established himself as the dominant personality of the Council. Wrangel faced a task of enormous difficulty. Of the White armies only a few scattered units retained their discipline. The total strength of his forces, disciplined and otherwise, was a mere 40,000. The Greens were established in the Crimean mountains, and disorder was prevalent throughout the rear. The isthmuses were held by cavalry only, and the Reds were known to be massing for an attack. In many ways Wrangel resembles Mannerheim. It is interesting, therefore, that when he decided that he should regularise his position with regard to civil power, he chose to adopt the style of Regent.
