The failed June offensive Flashcards
Why was the provisional government intent on continuing the war?
-reliance on foreign money
-UK and US needed Russia- keep war going on 2 fronts.
Why did Kadets and some conservatives argue a summer offensive would be successful?
-would bring the army ranks into control and prevent a revolution.
-joined liberal press- โunite under the banner of Russiaโ
Why did some socialists believe a summer offensive would be successful?
-better bargaining position with Germany.
What did Kerensky do to encourage a summer offensive?
-propaganda campaigns
-speeches
-led to middle class volunteering to fight in shock battalions.
How did the Bolsheviks undermine this war effort?
-support us and end the war.
-โpeace, bread and landโ
Why was the Petrograd soviet an issue here?
-Soviet order No1- regarding the military.
Who were the two war ministers?
-Kerensky until May 18th
-Guchov until September 14th
What happened at the June offensive/ Austrian offensive?
-Mass desertions
-German army quickly pushed them back.
What happened at Kronstadt?
-was a naval base outside Petrograd
-built on the sea
-Sailors mutinied and had their own government.