Alexander Kolchak vs Phibun

Kolchak was proclaimed Supreme Ruler of Russia by the White forces in Omsk. He established a government that claimed authority over all anti-Bolshevik forces. His regime was recognized by the Allies and became the main White government in Siberia.

Kolchak's government gained control of a large portion of the Russian Empire's gold reserve, which had been captured by the Czechoslovak Legion. The gold was used to finance his government and purchase supplies. Its fate after Kolchak's defeat remains a subject of speculation.

Kolchak launched a major offensive westward from Siberia, aiming to link up with Denikin's forces and march on Moscow. The offensive initially captured large areas, including Perm and Ufa, but was halted by the Red Army and turned into a retreat.

After the collapse of his government, Kolchak was captured by the Czechoslovak Legion and handed over to the Bolsheviks in Irkutsk. He was executed by firing squad on February 7, 1920, and his body was thrown into the Angara River.

Phibun (Plaek Phibunsongkhram) became Prime Minister of Thailand after a coup that ousted the previous government. He established a military dictatorship and promoted Thai nationalism.

Phibun officially changed the country's name from Siam to Thailand (Prathet Thai), meaning 'Land of the Free'. This was part of his nationalist campaign to unify the Thai people and assert national identity.

Phibun allied Thailand with Japan after the Japanese invasion of Thailand in December 1941. He declared war on the Allies and allowed Japanese forces to use Thai territory for their campaigns in Southeast Asia.

Phibun resigned as Prime Minister in 1944 as the tide of war turned against Japan. He was replaced by a civilian government, but he remained influential and later returned to power.

Phibun returned to power through a military coup in 1948, overthrowing the civilian government. He ruled as a military dictator until 1957, aligning Thailand with the United States during the Cold War.