Following the Finnish Civil War of 1918, the foundations of an independent state were being laid amidst ongoing tensions. Immediately after the White Guard’s victory parade, issues between the legal government and the Commander-in-Chief, Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, reached a critical point. The period was marked by both Red and White Terror, complicating the establishment of a stable nation. Disputes had persisted throughout the multi-faceted war, culminating in a crisis after the May 16th, 1918 parade. This led to Mannerheim’s unexpected departure, signaling a deeper political struggle. By 1920, a temporary period of clarity had emerged, but the initial post-war environment in Finland was fraught with instability.