Kornilov betrayal Flashcards
Who did Kerensky appoint as commander-in-chief in 1917, which proved to be a fatal error?
General Kornilov, a Tsarist officer.
What did Kornilov attempt in 1917?
He attempted a coup by ordering six regiments to march on Petrograd.
What was Kornilov’s supposed reason for the coup?
To restore order amid chaos.
How was Kornilov’s march on Petrograd perceived?
As an attempt to establish a military dictatorship.
How did Kerensky respond to Kornilov’s coup attempt?
He ordered the release of the Bolshevik Red Guards and armed them to defend Petrograd.
How did the Red Guards benefit from the Kornilov Affair?
They were able to portray themselves as the defenders of the February Revolution.
Why did the Kornilov Affair increase support for the Bolsheviks?
Because they appeared as the only group capable of defending revolutionary gains and resisting dictatorship.
