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2016-11-09
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Murray, Marr
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The Russian Advance
The Daily Telegraph War Books
Introduction -- The nation and the war -- Mobilisation -- The Polish proclamation -- The preliminary phase -- The advance into eastern Prussia -- The advance into Galicia -- The significance of Lemberg -- Conclusion.
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"The Russian Advance" by Marr Murray is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the military actions and political dynamics during the early stages of World War I, particularly from the Russian perspective as the nation mobilizes for war against Germany and Austria-Hungary. The text delves into the intricacies of warfare, the motivations behind Russia's actions, and the broader implications of the conflict on Slavic nationalism and the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for the impending conflict, discussing the historical tensions that led to war and the identity of the Slavic peoples in the face of Teutonic aggression. The opening chapters detail Russia's mobilization efforts, highlighting both the fervent national sentiment surrounding the war and the internal strife the country faced just prior to hostilities. Murray describes how the Russian nation swiftly united, overcoming labor strikes and public unrest as citizens rallied behind the Tsar, ready to defend their national and racial identity against perceived threats from Germany and Austria. The author emphasizes the complexity of warfare, discussing the strategic importance of mobilization, the role of national sentiment, and the consequences of the war on various ethnic groups within Eastern Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Eastern Front
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World War I
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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