Previously, the first victories of the Red Guard detachments won 23 February 1918 at Pskov and Narva on the regular troops of Imperial Germany , considered the birthday of the Red Army. Later, the Central Executive Committee of the Red Army joined the anniversary with another campaign events - the so-called Red Day gift. Soon, "Pravda" newspaper wrote : "Device Red Day gift throughout Russia postponed to February 23. On this day, the cities and on the front will be organized the commemoration of the Red Army ... "Yet originally February 23 was celebrated as the birthday of the Red Arshsh to commemorate the victory at Narva and Pskov on German troops. It should be noted that the newspapers the end of February 1918 did not contain special notes about winning. Have not been contacted about the anniversary of the victory and the year after . It was only in 1922 , it was announced on February 23 official day of the Red Army. Twenty- four years , and in 1946 this holiday pack called Day of the Soviet Army and Navy to commemorate the general mobilization of the revolutionary forces in the defense of the socialist fatherland and courageous resistance
