Russia in WW1 Flashcards
What problems did Russia face in 1917
What percentage of the total soldiers suffered casualties?
Over 70%
Name 2 difficulties the Russian army faced during the war.
- They were poorly supported, lacking rifles, ammunition artillery, etc
- They fought bravely, but didn’t stand a chance against Germany
How did the factory workers react to the war?
The number of strikes increased by over 20 times
What intention did the soldiers have in the war?
Rather than having intentions to be loyal to their king, they just saw it as defending their country from the Germans.
What percentage of the Russian population were peasants?
80%
What was the average life expectancy of a peasant in Russia?
40 years
What 2 reasons caused the land to be very short in supply?
- Most of Russia’s land was unsuitable for farming
- The population for growing rapidly.
Why were the peasants loyal to the Tsar anyways?
Because they would hear the priest say how wonderful they are every week.
What were some harsh conditions for the soldiers in the war?
They were fed badly, they had outdated maps and they didn’t even have enough boots.
What was the main cause of the casualties of the war?
Because Tsar Nicholas II took personal charge of the army
How many Russian people were killed in the war?
1,700,000
How many soldiers were wounded?
5,000,000
How many have gone missing?
2,500,000
True or false; The soldiers were poorly supported by the industries at home?
True
Of the 13,000,000 soldiers, how many were mobilized?
12,000,000
