3.3 The Kornilov Revolt Flashcards
Who was kornilov
The supreme commander in chief to the Russian army
What was included in Kornilovs manifesto (what did he ask for)
Attacked the Bolsheviks + PS
Wanted to continue the war
Called for the meeting of a constituent assembly
(He wanted a military dictatorship, if Russia was to defeat Germany there had to be stability at home)
What role did the Bolsheviks play in the Kornilov revolt
Kerensky allows the Bolshevik red guards to arm and freed the Bolsheviks imprisoned in the July days
They persuaded many of his troops to desert
What was the significance of the kornilov revolt
The army lost its commander in chief —> lowered morale —> desertions
PG had little authority due to all the problems it had faced
Bolsheviks were stronger —> they were armed and the prisoners were freed.
