The Russian war effort Flashcards
When was Russia in war?
In 1914 Russia found itself embroiled in war
How was Tsars decision to go to war initially viewed?
•The decision was initially very popular
•It was supported by a wave of anti-German sentiment
What ceased as a result of the Tsars decision to go into war?
•The social and political disorder that had dominated Nicholas’ reign ceased and the state duma dissolved itself
Why did the state duma dissolve itself?
•It declared that it did not want to burden the country with ‘unnecessary politics’ in war time
Were Russia quick or slow to assemble for war?
•A vast army was rapidly assembled
•This amazed the Germans
•They were known as a ‘steam-roller’ of a country and army as they were able to quickly get to the front
Why was the initial spirit of national solidarity dampened?
•Initial victories have way to defeat at the hands of the Germans in the disastrous battle of Tannedburg in east Prussia in August 1914
What were the disastrous results of The battle of Tannenburg?
•Left 300,000 dead or wounded
•Thousands were raked prisoner
What caused the Russian army to temporarily retreat from East Prussia
•A subsequent defeat at the Madurai Lakes in September forced the Russian army into a temporary retreat
