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Germany sent Lenin back to Russia hoping that he would foment further revolutionary activity in Russia so that Russia would withdraw from fighting Germany in World War I. The February Revolution of 1917 had already taken place while Lenin was in Switzerland. Despite this revolution overthrowing the Tsar, the Provisional Government acting in place of the Tsar was still committed to fighting Germany in the war. The Germans knew that most Russians wanted to end their involvement in the war, so the German High Command sent Lenin back to Russia hoping he would destabilize the government and disrupt the army and perhaps even lead another rebellion. Germany even funded Lenin and his Bolshevik Party to some degree. Lenin led the October Bolshevik Revolution, ousted the pro-war Provisional Government and entered into the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with the Central Powers ending Russia's involvement in the war. Germany got what it wanted: an end to the war on the Russian front and the ability to move many divisions of soldiers to fight the French, British and Americans on the western front.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe Germans knew perfectly well that Lenin was opposed to Russian involvement in WW I, and sure enough, the first thing the Bolsheviks did when they gained power was to pull Russia out of the war, which of course made things easier for their former enemy, Germany (and the Central Powers to which Germany belonged). Although Germany lost the war anyway.
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∙ 14y agoThey sent Lenin back to Russia hoping that he would foment further revolutionary activity in Russia so that Russia would withdraw from fighting Germany in World War I. The February Revolution of 1917 had already taken place while Lenin was in Switzerland. Despite this revolution overthrowing the Tsar, the Provisional Government put in place of the Tsar was still committed to fighting Germany in the war. The Germans knew that most Russians wanted to end their involvement in the war, so the German High Command knew Lenin wanted Russia out of the war, so it sent Lenin back to Russia hoping he would lead another rebellion, take control and end Russia's hostilities with Germany. Lenin led the October Bolshevik Revolution and entered into the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with the Central Powers ending Russia's involvement in the war.
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∙ 8y agoGerman authorities helped Vladimir Lenin return to Russia so he could encourage further revolutionary activity in Russia and agree to a treaty ending Russia's involvement in WW 1. The treaty was a harsh one for Russia, but Lenin convinced his Bolshevik party comrades to accept it, as they had little choice. There was no clue as to when the war would end at that time.
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∙ 13y agoIt was hard to send Lenin back because Lenin was in Switzerland at the time and Germany was at war with Russia. Germany couldn't just send him through the font lines because of the fighting. In addition, Germany did not want to be seen as provoking rebellion in Russia lest its own people in Germany decided to make their own revolution against the Kaiser.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they knew he wanted peace with germany and that if he went back to russia he would cause a problem for the Tsar
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∙ 10y agoThey thought it would create chaos in Russia which would back them off from continuing to fight against Germany.
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∙ 12y agoGermany saw a chance to weaken their enemy.
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Where is Russia on the map?
Russia is located in North-Eastern Europe. Hard to miss.
When did Canada sell Alaska to US?
Canada didn't sell it to the US; Russia did. Canada owned it first, then Russia, now the US. Russia found it useless and hard to get to because of the water body that separated it from Russia.
Which best describes the theory of communism put forth by Lenin?
D. The revolution would be led by a small group of hard-core dedicated revolutionaries ;)
How did the grate depression damage Germany?
It raped it hard!
How did Lenin obtain the power base he needed to overthrow the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky Why do you think Lenin received support from the Russian citizens What methods did he us?
He promised the people land, shelter, and bread. Because most Russian citizens were peasants at the time. This was done by the April Theses where he mentioned " All power to the Soviets" & "peace, Bread and land". He also promised to take Russia out of World War 1. The war had pushed Russia to the limit - and beyond, therefore this made Social, economic conditions inside the country hard. Also the Political system was not well received from the Russian people. They beleived that the Tsarist system just brought catastrophe to the Country.
Did Russia help Germany?
not,Russia was called soviet something at that time,and it kick Germany's butt pretty hard
Where did the weapons for the Russian revolution come from?
Germany at that time was popping weapons out like babies. Russia must have gotten weapons from Germany and other countries, it's really hard to say.
How dud Russia's presence in World War 1 change things for Germany?
During World War I, Russia's presence as a combatant changed the war considerably for Germany. For one thing, it forced Germany into a two-front war, with strong opponents on either side. For another thing, it forced Germany into expending resources in support of its allies, which were hard-pressed to face up to Russia with their own relatively deficient military forces.
In the years before the war why did Britain and France refuse the Russian overtures for an alliance?
Britain and France sees both Russia and Germany as potential threats ,after the Russian revolution Russia was hitting hard in world politics and economy so Britain and France hoped for a typical war between Russia and Germany (as Germany was becoming the world superpower ).Their was that If Russia And Germany could collide one would destroy another and there will be at least one enemy wipped out or weekend and would be easy to handle,this strategy was called as satisfying spree but unfortunately Russia and Germany came under an agreement not to attack each other ,that's why France and Britain refuses the Russian overtures for alliance though they gave (as announced) their full support to Russia when Russia managed to stop Germany's progress in Stalingrad .
How did bismark try to prevent France from going to war with Germany?
Bismark worked hard to form alliances with Austria-Hungary and Italy. He sought an alliance with Russia, it was very difficult because Russia and Austria-Hungary were enemies.
Why is Germany hard to get to?
Germany is not hard to get to. You can get there by road, rail, air and sea.
What geographic factors make Russia so hard to defeat?
One of the geographic features that makes Russia hard to defeat is the Ural Mountains which are separating Russia from Siberia.
Where is Russia on the map?
Russia is located in North-Eastern Europe. Hard to miss.
What is Russia's favorite food?
Russia's favorite food is powder hard fries and pancake.
Which country is most hard core communist?
Russia; Russia has alot of basasses and is just crazy
Why did Marx communist ideas on appeal to most Russians?
Because in hard times, people look to find fault outside themselves, and want to find some source that they can blame all their problems on; this has happened throughout history. Marx's ideas were used to cast the blame for the hard economic times on the upper class. The people would then rally around the idea of removing the elite from society and putting everyone on the same level (class envy). Another Viewpoint: Marx's Communist ideas did not appeal to most Russians. In the 1920 elections 20% of the population voted for the Communists. Lenin seized control of the government and used that 20% to govern Russia. From then on, Russia was ruled by the Communists. The 1920 election was the only fair election Russia ever had before the 1990s. Many in Russia hated the Communist ideas. Stalin commented on the fact that so many Russians at first fought so hard at first for Germany and then for Russia. "They are not fighting for the system. They are fighting for the lesser of two evils." Stalin knew the people hated Communism.
What were 2 obstacles to Hitlers invasion of Poland?
Germany's weak economy that resulted from war reparations from world war on (this made it hard to raise support, and to get his army together)the soviet union did not want Germany to invade Poland because it would mean that Germany had a strategic spot if they ever wanted to invade russia. (Poland is right next to Russia.) so the soviet union tried to persuade the europeans to stop them, but the europeans stayed neutral, fearing another world war.
