Russia and The First World War Flashcards
1
Q
After the terrible defeat at Tannenberg in August 1914, what did the Russian General Samsonov do?
A
.He shot himself
2
Q
Name one of the reasons why the Russian Army suffered so many defeats?
A
.Poor Generals
Lack of artillery
Poor transport
3
Q
Duyring the War what did the shortage of peasants and horses on the farms do to food prices?
A
.Pushed food prices up
4
Q
Which nobleman led to plot to murder Rasputin in December 1916?
A
.Prince Yusupov
5
Q
How did Rasputin die?
A
.He was poisoned