Russian Democracy's Fatal Blunder: The Summer Offensive of 1917

by Louise E. Heenan

Overview

For one brief period Russia had a democratic government, lasting only eight months from February to October, 1917. The fatal blunder of this democracy was to force its war-weary troops into the summer offensive of 1917. In this comprehensive study, Heenan demonstrates how the summer offensive created the right climate for the Bolshevik victory. This well-written, well-documented book sheds light on a key episode in the Russian Revolution. Students of Russian history, East European politics, revolution, or military affairs will welcome this important book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275928292
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/13/1987
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

LOUISE ERWIN HEENAN is Adjunct Professor of History at St. Edward's University, the Park College Branch at Bergstrom Air Force Base, and Austin Community College.

Table of Contents

Preface
Of Dates and Calendars
Background
Three Meetings: Paris, Chantilly and Mogilev
The Petrograd Conference
Why and How the Provisional Government Planned an Offensive: Government, Soviet, Military, and Allies
Conditions at the Front: Casualties, Personnel Reassignments, Troop Deployment, and Matériel
Conditions at the Front: New Regulations and New Institutions
Conditions at the Front: Morale and Attitude of the Soldiers
The Offensive
Aftermath and Conclusions
Appendix
Bibliography
Index