WW1 Russian Timeline

By Waleaut

  • What occurs before the war?

    A war breaks out between Japan and Russia, and Japan wins. This defeat sends Russia into the Russian Revolution.

  • Germany declares war on Russia

  • The battle of Tannenburg occurs

    The Germans intercept a Russian radio message, and the Germans capture 125,000 Russians and win the battle five days later.

  • The Battle of Ypres occurs

    After declaring war on Turkey, Russia battles the Germans and Austrians.

  • The Brusilov Offensive occurs

    With the leadership of General Alexei Brusilov, Russia ends up capturing Galicia and the Bukovina after achieving victory over Austria.

  • A 'Decree of Peace' is written

    Vladimir Lenin, a Bolshevik leader, quickly writes a 'Decree of Peace,' calling everyone to end WW1.

  • The Bolshevik Revolution begins

    The communist government that the Bolsheviks establish during this time ends up withdrawing the Russians from the war.

  • The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk is signed

    The Bolsheviks are forced to sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, a treaty created by Imperial Germany.