The failed June offensive Flashcards

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Why was the provisional government intent on continuing the war?

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-reliance on foreign money
-UK and US needed Russia- keep war going on 2 fronts.

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Why did Kadets and some conservatives argue a summer offensive would be successful?

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-would bring the army ranks into control and prevent a revolution.
-joined liberal press- โ€˜unite under the banner of Russiaโ€™

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Why did some socialists believe a summer offensive would be successful?

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-better bargaining position with Germany.

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What did Kerensky do to encourage a summer offensive?

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-propaganda campaigns
-speeches
-led to middle class volunteering to fight in shock battalions.

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How did the Bolsheviks undermine this war effort?

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-support us and end the war.
-โ€˜peace, bread and landโ€™

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Why was the Petrograd soviet an issue here?

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-Soviet order No1- regarding the military.

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Who were the two war ministers?

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-Kerensky until May 18th
-Guchov until September 14th

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What happened at the June offensive/ Austrian offensive?

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-Mass desertions
-German army quickly pushed them back.

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What happened at Kronstadt?

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-was a naval base outside Petrograd
-built on the sea
-Sailors mutinied and had their own government.

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