Russia's participation in World War I - a significant event for our country's history.It is this fatal all-out war has become a significant, a watershed event in the global development and redistribution.
Russia in World War I (the reasons are set out below), its role in this event is not recognized by many countries because that was signed by our country's shameful for a separate peace with Germany without the consent of the other allies of our state.
reasons for the country's participation in the First World bloodshed:
- struggle between the leading countries of the colony - division of the world;
- war - a method of suppressing the revolutionary movement in the country;
- economic contradictions between the major great powers;
- policy of militarism;
- imperial thinking of a number of countries, and national ambitions.
Russia's participation in the First World War in alliance with the countries of the Entente began in the summer of 1914.It was then that Germany announces its war Russia.It is worth noting that the very confrontation began in July 1914.The occasion was the assassination of the heir to the Austrian.Therefore, the Serbian war was declared.US involvement in World War I was determined for the same purposes as the participation of a number of other countries: the seizure of new territories and expand its borders.
Germany planned to carry out his plan quick and instant war, but he was frustrated and began protracted fighting.In August, begins East (Prussian) operation that ends with the defeat of Russian troops, as the main force - the troops of General Samsonov - were not supported by other armies, resulting into the environment.
the fall of Germany managed to drive out the Prussian army and the 1st Army, General Rennekampfa.By the end of the year it is set heavy trench warfare.1915 called the year of the Great retreat.All the problems of Russia clearly expressed at this time: technological backwardness, lack of support from the population and high social tension in society.At this time, there is a creation Zemgor promyshelennyh and the Military Committee, the 4th State Duma created the Progressive Bloc.
1916 is characterized by active hostilities and the great Russian armies.During this period, the onset begins in Germany and Hungary, on the western front, which allows for the legendary Brusilovsky breakthrough in May 1916.
also takes the battle on the Somme in the summer of the same year, which was first used new weapons - tanks.Russia's participation in World War I led to the destruction of the Russian economy in the rear, as well as to the establishment of dual power in the country.
Behind begin debate on the closure or continuation of hostilities.The Bolsheviks seized power, come to the decision to stop the fighting.Russia's participation in World War I ends with the signing of a separate peace with Germany in March 1918. Thus, the country was deprived of vast territories and paid compensation.In addition, it took two of revolution, which brought to power new people.Thus, Russia has not solved its basic tasks.
