HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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incompetent military leaders
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weak industry
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poor weapons
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Despite some reforms in the preceding decade, the Russian army in 1914 was ill-equipped to fight a major war, and neither the political nor the military leadership was up to the standard required.
Detailed explanation-2: -In many ways, however, Russia was not prepared for war. Russian factories were not able to make ammunition and other military supplies fast enough to meet the army’s needs. The nation’s transportation system was also weak. As a result, moving troops and equipment was difficult.
Detailed explanation-3: -1. Russia entered World War I in August 1914, drawn into the conflict by the alliance system and its promises of support to Serbia, its Balkan ally. 2. War patriotism helped douse anti-government sentiment, which had been building steadily in months beforehand, peaking with a general strike in July 1914.