Kapitokhin fought in the Polish -- Soviet War and was captured in January 1920 in Bobruisk .
In October he was assistant commander and then commander of the 23rd Brigade of the 8th Rifle Division .
assistant commander fought in the Polish -- Soviet War and was captured in January 1920 in Bobruisk .
In October he was assistant commander and then commander of the 23rd Brigade of the 8th Rifle Division .