1. Great Retreat 1915 and the
February Revolution
By: Juel West Jennifer Flores & Bethann Mwombela
2. Great Retreat 1915
The countries involved were Austria - Hungary,
Russia, and Germany.
There were a number of battles, one of which
took place in Serbia.
4. Great Retreat 1915
Throughout the years 1914 - 1915, the Russian
troops fought stubbornly against Germany.
They were badly beat and finally had to retreat.
They were suffering from typhus due to
undeveloped hygiene and sanitation.
5. Great Retreat 1915
The results were that Russia had to retreat
which meant Germany and Austria - Hungary
won.
It was an important event because it marked
the beginning of Russia’s final removal from the
war.
6. February Revolution
The February Revolution only included Russia
and got its name because of the Russian’s use of
the Julian calendar.
It took place in the Russian capital of Petrograd
which is now St. Petersburg.
7. February Revolution
On March 8, 1917, demonstrators took to the
streets demanding bread.
The protesters were supported by 90,000 men
and women who were on strike.
They clashed with police and refused to leave
the streets.
10. February Revolution
March 11 - Troops of the Petrograd army garrison were
called out to squash the uprising.
Regiments opened fire on the demonstrators, but protesters
did not back down and the troops began to waver (Become
undecided).
The Russian army at Petrograd was frustrated and began to
support the demonstrators.
The imperial government was then forced to resign and a
provisional government was established.
11. February Revolution
This Revolution continued into what is known
as the “Bolshevik Revolution” which ultimately
made Russia pull out of the war.
