World War 1 Russia Values
Yuliana Havryshchuk
Mr. Commisso
CHC 2D
3 November 2010
Russia 's Withdwral from World War I
There are always two sides to every story. When a country in an alliance backs out of a war, there is bound to be controversy. Some say it is unacceptable, and cowardly to leave your allies on their own. Key countries can make the difference between a victory and a defeat in war. There are very strong ties connecting the ‘players.’ In World War I, Russia was a key player. When people accuse it of cowardice, and betrayal, most do not realize the fact that in each country, there are unique issues that can impact its ability to contribute positively to the fight. Due to certain realities surrounding Russia’s royal family, the October revolution, …show more content…
Once the Czar abdicated, the people no longer felt like they had to answer to anyone. There were many flaws in Russian government, and structure at the time of World War 1. The Czar, Nicholas II, was extremely unpopular with the citizens. (See appendix data for picture of Czar Nicholas II. Figure 1). Even before the war, there was a large gap between the rich and the poor. The people felt disconnected, and did not believe that Nicholas II genuinely cared about them. The fact that the Czar, who had no knowledge of war tactics, took over the Russian army only made matters worse. The army was badly led and poorly equipped. All problems were blamed on Nicholas II. 15 million men were forced from their jobs at farms and train stations, resulting in food shortages, and higher process (Smele). The winter of 1916-1917 was severe to the point that there was a famine in some cities. On March 8th, there were many riots regarding the food shortages, and war in general. Four days later, March 12th, most of the army itself abandoned the …show more content…
Web. 23 Oct. 2010. <http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/bl34.asp#treatytext>.
Clare, John D. "Causes of the Russian Revolution of February/March 1917." GCSE Modern World History. Web. 25 Oct. 2010. <http://www.johndclare.net/Russ3.htm>.
The Grolier Library of World War I. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 2001. Print.
MacKenzie, David, and Michael W. Curran. A History of Russia, the Soviet Union, and beyond. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2002. Print.
Smele, Jonathon. "BBC - History - World Wars: War and Revolution in Russia 1914 - 1921." BBC - Homepage. Web. 24 Oct. 2010. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/eastern_front_01.shtml>.
Strachan, Hew. The Oxford Illustrated History of the First World War. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2000. Print.
Trueman, Chris. "Russia and World War One." History Learning Site. Web. 18 Oct. 2010.
Mr. Commisso
CHC 2D
3 November 2010
Russia 's Withdwral from World War I
There are always two sides to every story. When a country in an alliance backs out of a war, there is bound to be controversy. Some say it is unacceptable, and cowardly to leave your allies on their own. Key countries can make the difference between a victory and a defeat in war. There are very strong ties connecting the ‘players.’ In World War I, Russia was a key player. When people accuse it of cowardice, and betrayal, most do not realize the fact that in each country, there are unique issues that can impact its ability to contribute positively to the fight. Due to certain realities surrounding Russia’s royal family, the October revolution, …show more content…
Once the Czar abdicated, the people no longer felt like they had to answer to anyone. There were many flaws in Russian government, and structure at the time of World War 1. The Czar, Nicholas II, was extremely unpopular with the citizens. (See appendix data for picture of Czar Nicholas II. Figure 1). Even before the war, there was a large gap between the rich and the poor. The people felt disconnected, and did not believe that Nicholas II genuinely cared about them. The fact that the Czar, who had no knowledge of war tactics, took over the Russian army only made matters worse. The army was badly led and poorly equipped. All problems were blamed on Nicholas II. 15 million men were forced from their jobs at farms and train stations, resulting in food shortages, and higher process (Smele). The winter of 1916-1917 was severe to the point that there was a famine in some cities. On March 8th, there were many riots regarding the food shortages, and war in general. Four days later, March 12th, most of the army itself abandoned the …show more content…
Web. 23 Oct. 2010. <http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/bl34.asp#treatytext>.
Clare, John D. "Causes of the Russian Revolution of February/March 1917." GCSE Modern World History. Web. 25 Oct. 2010. <http://www.johndclare.net/Russ3.htm>.
The Grolier Library of World War I. Danbury, CT: Grolier Educational, 2001. Print.
MacKenzie, David, and Michael W. Curran. A History of Russia, the Soviet Union, and beyond. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2002. Print.
Smele, Jonathon. "BBC - History - World Wars: War and Revolution in Russia 1914 - 1921." BBC - Homepage. Web. 24 Oct. 2010. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/eastern_front_01.shtml>.
Strachan, Hew. The Oxford Illustrated History of the First World War. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2000. Print.
Trueman, Chris. "Russia and World War One." History Learning Site. Web. 18 Oct. 2010.