How did Vladimir Lenin gain control of Russia between 1918-1921?

Question by RedHeads RoCk: How did Lenin gain control of Russia between 1918-1921?
I need help finding the answer. And i must address the problem of World War I, the russian Civil war, and war communism. Can anyone help me? And please nothing that is too long. Thanks!

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Answer by Skye
hmm. All I know is that, after World War 1, Lenin used nationalism to get the proletariat (middle class, or poor) on his side. Once he did that, he lied.
Like Hitler for power

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