The Great War P10 Flashcards
0
Q
What was the initial Russian strategy during WWI?
A
Break through German defenses in East Prussia to open a path to Berlin
1
Q
What was the key to the French-Russian alliance?
A
Russia’s ability to mobilize quickly
2
Q
Why was Russia’s strategy to launch an all-out attack on East Prussia compromised?
A
Public Opinion favored Attacking Austria
3
Q
How were the first Russian divisions deployed in 1914?
A
46 Division => Austria
30 Division => East Prussia
4
Q
Russia wanted to attack Austria to free and unite with what people?
A
Ukrainians
5
Q
What is a “malorusskie”?
A
“Little Russian”
6
Q
What ultimately led to Russia’s diversion of troops to Austria?
A
Hopes of Imperial Conquest
7
Q
Who was the Russian General in charge of the offense against Germany?
A
General Iakov Zhilinskii
