Extra detail chapter 1 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
How long had the Romanov dynasty been in power?
A
since 1613
2
Q
When was Bloody Sunday?
A
Jan 1905
3
Q
What are 2 major examples of the lack of supplies for the Russian army?
A
1914, infantry only had 2 rifles for every 3 soldiers
1915, not unusual for Russian artillery to be limited to 2-3 shells per day
4
Q
How many soldiers deserted in 1916?
A
1.5 million
5
Q
What was the Brusilov offensive?
A
a Russian attempt to push westwards from Ukraine and break through the Austro-Hungarian lines in Sept 1916
6
Q
What are examples of Russian military strength?
A
able to tie down German armies on Eastern front for 3 years
manufactured more shells than Germany in 1916
7
Q
What happened to railway locomotive production between 1913 and 1916?
A
halved
8
Q
What was the cost of living increase?
A
300% rise
