The Russian Revolution in 1917 was a terrible year for the people in Russia. World War I was a dangerous war that involved a lot of countries that fought against other countries. Russia did not have modernized weapons that would give them an advantage against their enemies , not having modernized weapons to a high number of casualties and Russia had a lot of casualties like the in the battle of Tannenberg. Russia’s economy was struggling, so many people lacked necessary materials and food because of that, the peasants of Russia were starving. In rural area of Russia, the prices of food could not be afford. During the reign of Nicholas II, many people blamed Nicholas II for the massive amount of Russians casualties. Additionally,
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Even though the weak Tsarist leadership contributed to the Russian Revolution, it was World War 1 that contributed the most because Russia suffered major defeats and casualties in the battle of Tannenberg and they were not prepared for the …show more content…
In August 23,1914, the battle of Tannenberg was the first war that Russia were going against the Germans. Germany were more advance in technology and military. Therefore, Russia were in a disadvantage towards Germany. During the battle of Tannenberg, the Russian army invaded German East Prussia; however, Russia failed to executed their plans. The German army were able to surround the entire forest and defeated the Russian and made them have many casualties. Many members of the Russian Army were either dead or in prison because “ In total, over 50,000 Russian soldiers were killed and some 92,000 taken as prisoners in the Battle of Tannenberg” (History.com). This shows that Russia’s military was not ready for the war, and that many of the soldiers suffered because they are dieing for fight for their own country. The Battle of Tannenberg was the worst battle that ever happened to Russia causing the people in Russia to be upset and restless because it seemed that everything is going wrong. Over 50,000 Russian army men were killed and 92,000 were taken as prisoner by the Germans and this show that Russia is not strong than the Germans .So many Russians were being held as prisoner that Russia decided to revolt to seek a
Even though the weak Tsarist leadership contributed to the Russian Revolution, it was World War 1 that contributed the most because Russia suffered major defeats and casualties in the battle of Tannenberg and they were not prepared for the …show more content…
In August 23,1914, the battle of Tannenberg was the first war that Russia were going against the Germans. Germany were more advance in technology and military. Therefore, Russia were in a disadvantage towards Germany. During the battle of Tannenberg, the Russian army invaded German East Prussia; however, Russia failed to executed their plans. The German army were able to surround the entire forest and defeated the Russian and made them have many casualties. Many members of the Russian Army were either dead or in prison because “ In total, over 50,000 Russian soldiers were killed and some 92,000 taken as prisoners in the Battle of Tannenberg” (History.com). This shows that Russia’s military was not ready for the war, and that many of the soldiers suffered because they are dieing for fight for their own country. The Battle of Tannenberg was the worst battle that ever happened to Russia causing the people in Russia to be upset and restless because it seemed that everything is going wrong. Over 50,000 Russian army men were killed and 92,000 were taken as prisoner by the Germans and this show that Russia is not strong than the Germans .So many Russians were being held as prisoner that Russia decided to revolt to seek a