History information

What are the 3 front

Western front,eastern front, and Gallipoli

Why did Russia go to war in 1914?

1. Russia needed to have control of the Black Straits, giving access to the Mediterranean.

2. Russia was only backing its ethnic cousins, Serbia, against imperialistic Austria-Hungary. They didn't believe a World war would ensue.

Russia army size

Five million men

Russia Army nickname

the steamroller

What was some deficiencies the Russian army had

1. Poorly led officers. Poorly trained and focused on an autocratic leadership style.

2. Poor tactics. Generals did not work together and relied on old-fashioned infantry and cavalry charges against modern weapons and trench system.

3. Ill-equipped. The Russian army was poorly equipped, for example, soldiers had to share rifles: 6.4 million men sharing 4.6 million rifles. There was also a shortage of boots and food.

Rasputin nickname

Mad Monk

How many people in Russia were conscripted into the army?

15.5 Million

How was Russia economy affected by the war

Many factories closed, and many fields were left to waste, meaning shortages were widespread. Food and materials in some areas also went to waste, as there were not enough trains to carry it to where it was needed, and fuel was prioritized to the army. At the same time, Russian money began devaluing as early as 1914, and at the same time prices were going up. Wages bought less and less due to inflation.

When did the Tsar of Russia abdicate himself? And why?

In March 1917, The tsar abdicated in the face of mass uprisings and riots. He was replaced by a provisional government.

Who was the Bolsheviks revolution led by?

Vladimir Lenin

What was Rasputin's belief to be able to do?

He was believed to be the only person that was able to heal the Tsar son.