The Political Problems Of Tsardom In Wartime Flashcards
1
Q
How was Tsar decisions go to war 1914 popular?
A
-strike activity ceased
-extremist imprisoned for lack of patriotism
-supported by a wave of anti-Gr sentiment
2
Q
How was anti-Gr sentiment seen?
A
-the Germanic ‘St.P’ become the new Slavonic ‘pretrograd’
-vast army rapidly assembled
3
Q
How was the initial spirit of national solidarity dampened?
A
-wave of initial victories gave way to defeat at hands of Gr in disastrous battle of Tannenburg east Prussia which left 300k dead or wounded Aug 1914
4
Q
What soon became clear following more defeats?
A
-war would not end in swift victory for Rus
-resports of military incompetence inflamed simmering discontent in Rus capital
