Russia's participation in the First World War is a significant event for the history of our country. It was this fatal general war that became a significant, turning point in world development and redistribution.
Russia in the First World War (the reasons will be described below), its role in this event is not recognized by many countries due to the fact that a separate peace disgraceful for our country was signed with Germany without the consent of the other allies of our state.
Reasons for the country's participation in the first world bloody event:
- the struggle between the leading countries for the colonies - a redivision of the world;
- war is a way of suppressing revolutionary movements in a country;
- economic contradictions between the main great powers;
- militarism policy;
- imperial thinking of a number of countries and national ambitions.
Russia's participation in the First World War in alliance with the Entente countries began in the summer of 1914. It was then that Germany declared its war on Russia. It is worth noting that the confrontation itself began in July 1914. The reason was the murder of the heir to Austria. Therefore, Serbia was declared a war. US participation in the First World War was determined by the same goals as the participation of several other countries: the seizure of new territories and the expansion of its borders.
Germany planned to implement its plan for a quick and instant war, but it was frustrated and protracted hostilities began. In August, the Eastern (Prussian) operation begins, which ends with the defeat of the Russian troops, since the main forces - the troops of General Samsonov - were not supported by other armies, as a result of which they were surrounded.
By the fall of Germany managed to oust from Prussia the troops and the 1st Army of General Rennekampf. By the end of the year, a heavy positional war was set. The year 1915 is called the year of the Great Retreat. All the problems of Russia are clearly expressed precisely at this time: technical backwardness, lack of support from the population and high social tension in society. At this time, the creation of Zemgorov and the Military Industrial Committees is taking place, a progressive bloc is being created in the 4th State Duma .
The year 1916 is characterized by the active and great military operations of the Russian armies. During this period, the offensive of Germany and Hungary begins on the western front, which allows for the legendary Brusilovsky breakthrough in May 1916.
There is also a battle on the Somme River in the summer of the same year, where for the first time new weapons were used - tanks. Russia's participation in the First World War led to the destruction of the economy in the rear of Russia, as well as to the establishment of dual power in the country.
In the rear, disputes begin over the end or continuation of hostilities. The Bolsheviks, seized power, come to the decision to stop the fighting. Russia's participation in the First World War ends with the signing of a separate peace with Germany in March 1918. Thus, the country lost its vast territories and paid indemnities. In addition, two revolutions took place that brought new people to power. Thus, Russia did not solve its main tasks.