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The Russian Imperial Army's early gains in 1914 quickly eroded against German assaults in the spring and summer of 1915. On Aug. 23, after nearly one million casualties, Czar Nicholas II took personal command of the military in hopes of boosting morale and ending the retreat of his soldiers. Despite his intentions, Russia’s military fortunes worsened – as did his own. Gates Brown will explore his unwitting path to the military and political unrest that led to the Czar’s abdication and revolutionized Russia.
For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit theworldwar.org
The Russian Imperial Army's early gains in 1914 quickly eroded against German assaults in the spring and summer of 1915. On Aug. 23, after nearly one million casualties, Czar Nicholas II took personal command of the military in hopes of boosting morale and ending the retreat of his soldiers. Despite his intentions, Russia’s military fortunes worsened – as did his own. Gates Brown will explore his unwitting path to the military and political unrest that led to the Czar’s abdication and revolutionized Russia.
For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit theworldwar.org
