Russia mobilized its army in 1914 primarily in response to rising tensions in Europe and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. The mobilization was seen as a way to support its Slavic ally, Serbia, which faced aggression from Austria-Hungary. Additionally, Russia aimed to assert its influence in the Balkans and deter potential threats from Germany and Austria-Hungary, leading to a broader escalation of the conflict that ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War I.
Russia's Army Population was 1.4 million to 5 million.
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Russia had the largest army because they wanted to follow the idea of Militarism
Russia in 1914 suffered from a lack of modernization. Their standing army had fallen behind those of other European powers and lacked cohesion and training.
While its clear why Russia had to surrender in WW 1, it is necessary to note how large its army was in 1914, the war's beginning. In 1914, Russia led the world with a staggering army of 1,300,000 troops. France was second with 910,000.
Before the Communist revolution of 1917, the Russian army were fighting the Germans and the Austro-Hungarian army in WW1.
The Terrors of Russia - 1914 was released on: USA: January 1914
29 July, 1914; the day following the Austro-Hungary declaration of war.
Picturesque Gagry - Southern Russia - 1914 was released on: USA: 3 August 1914
Picturesque Gagry - Southern Russia 1914 was released on: USA: 3 August 1914
Slim Joins the Army - 1914 was released on: USA: 19 February 1914
Czar Nicholas Romanov II was still Russia's leader in 1914. He abdicated in March 1917.