Russian Revolution alters the course of the war from "summary" of The Origins of the First World War by Annika Mombauer
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a pivotal event that had far-reaching consequences for the course of the First World War. Prior to the revolution, Russia had been a key ally of the Entente powers, providing crucial manpower and resources to the war effort. However, the revolution brought about a dramatic change in the political landscape of Russia, with the overthrow of the Tsarist regime and the establishment of a provisional government. The revolution had a profound impact on the Russian war effort. The new provisional government, led by Alexander Kerensky, was initially committed to continuing the war against the Central Powers. However, the revolution had severely weakened the Russian army, with desertions and mutinies becoming increasingly common. The morale of the troops was low, and many soldiers were disillusioned with the continued fighting. The situation in Russia continued to deteriorate in the months following the revolution. The Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, gained popular support among the war-w...
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