School of War Ep 155: Nick Lloyd on World War I’s Eastern Front
Oct 29, 2024
Nick Lloyd, Professor of Modern Warfare at King's College London and author of 'The Eastern Front: A History of the Great War, 1914-1918,' dives into the critical yet often overlooked Eastern Front of World War I. He discusses the significance of the Battle of Tannenberg, revealing its strategies and the chaos within the Russian army. Lloyd explores the impact of munitions shortages on Russia's war effort, the collapse of their forces leading to revolution, and Lenin's dramatic return, challenging the very fabric of the war and reshaping geopolitics.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling the Eastern Front
01:46 • 8min
The Battle of Tannenberg: A Turning Point
10:15 • 16min
Munitions Crisis and Supply Challenges in World War I
26:25 • 4min
The Collapse of Russian Forces and the Birth of a Revolution
30:00 • 6min
Lenin's Return: The Unpredictable Revolution
35:52 • 19min