fall of the romanov dynasty

Question 1

why was WWI so damaging to Russian politics?

Answer 1

• Nicholas made himself commander in chief of the Russian army, leaving his unpopular, German, wife at home in control of the country.
• the many defeats and losses during the war only added to the greater dislike of Nicholas

Question 2

why did the Russian army suffer so many defeats?

Answer 2

• lack of ammunition - behind the times and only had bayonets while the enemy had machine guns
• poor internal organisation
• demoralisation amongst the army
• socialist propaganda