Treaty Of Brest-Litovsk Flashcards
What problems did the Russia army face in WWI? /7
Supply system failed
Communications broke down
Mistakes regarding the deployment of Russian armies
Germans capture a vast majority of Russia guns
Troops are ill-equipped
Weak ammunition industry: arms could not be shipped by Allies
Frequently running it of weapons: use of pitchforks/swords/ 3 soldiers for one gun
What internal circumstances in Russia led to the armistice between Germany and Russia? /7
Peace treaty
In Russia…
Crushing poverty
Unbridled corruption
Loss of confidence in the czarist regime
Protest groups demanding food and economic reforms
The czar was forced to abdicate his throne
A more moderate reformer government was established
|-> Russian revolution
New Governor was unable to satisfy the needs of its people
What were the 2 reasons why the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was good for Germany? /2(3)
Germany…
Relieve of food shortages caused by blockade
|->Access to agricultural products in the Ukraine
Concentrate German forces on the western front against France and Britain
