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| Tango01 | 05 Sep 2017 10:09 p.m. PST |
"During World War I, Russia had its own set of problems at home. With economic and social issues causing stresses on top of a War in which Russia was not doing well, a revolt was almost unpreventable. AdvertisementThe February Revolution occurred in St. Petersburg over the span of a few days and resulted in mass clashes with Imperial Police. The February Revolution resulted in the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, and Russian power began to change hands swiftly. As well as the unrest, the Russian Provincial Government, which formed immediately following the Tsar's abdication, was forced to deal with the fact the country was still involved in a larger World War. They formed male shock units and battalions of death from volunteers looking to lead their fellow citizens into battle…"
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