Revolutions cover image

10.56- Great War Great Retreat

Revolutions

00:00

War Industries Committee - The Biggest Mistake of the Czar

The czar's response to this was first to placate his critics and then make arguably the biggest mistake of his life. With the war effort failing, nicholas decided to go all in on autocracy. He would go to the front and he would personally lead his people to victory. The whole thing collapsed into a heap of bankruptcy in 19 16.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app