| Author |
Shumsky-Solomonov, C. M. |
| LoC No. |
20021313
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| Title |
Russia's Part in the World War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Russia's Part in the World War" by C. M. Shumsky-Solomonov is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. The book focuses on Russia's significant contributions and sacrifices during the war, highlighting its role in thwarting German militarism and the immense human cost incurred, amounting to 12 million casualties, of which approximately 3 million were killed. The author, a military officer with firsthand experience in wartime strategy, seeks to articulate a narrative that places Russia's efforts within the context of the broader conflict among the Allied powers. In this pamphlet, Shumsky-Solomonov details Russia's initial offensives that diverted German resources, allowing the Allies to regroup and strengthen their positions. He provides a thorough analysis of critical battles and showcases Russia's military strategies despite being ill-equipped and suffering tremendous losses. The book argues that Russia's actions not only hindered the German advance but also created vital opportunities for the other Allies, making it clear that without Russia’s participation, the outcome of the war could have been drastically different. Overall, the author aims to convey the importance of Russia’s sacrifice and resilience, urging understanding and recognition of its pivotal role in the Allied war efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Soviet Union
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50956 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 20, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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