Research Catalog

Title

Russia's Iron General : the life of Aleksei A. Brusilov, 1853-1926 / Jamie H. Cockfield.

Author

Cockfield, Jamie H.

Publication

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2019]

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Details

Description

xi, 375 pages; 24 cm

Summary

This study provides a comprehensive biography of Russian general Aleksei A. Brusilov (1853-1926), commonly considered Russia's greatest general in World War I.Following in the footsteps of his military family, he entered the cavalry and quickly rose through ranksto the status of general by 1906. Brusilov's great fame largely rests on his successful offensive in the summer of 1916, when he inflicted a stinging defeat on Austro-German forces. As commander of the Southwest Front, he initiated his "broad front tactics" and attacked on a 250-mile front, inflicting a million and a half casualties. His successes crippled Austria permanently, making it totally dependent on Germany for the remainder of the war, thus insuring no German victory in the east. When the Revolution began in March 1917, Brusilov readily gave his allegiance to the republican Provisional Government and cooperated with the socialist Petrograd Soviet and their commissars and soldiers' committees. The government eventually made him commander-in-chief of all Russian forces. He died a hero to the Russian people and remains so to this day. In Russia's Iron General, Jamie H. Cockfield extensively examines all facets of Brusilov's life that led to his renowned reputation that continues decades after his death. This study analyzes Brusilov's political positions over several wars and changing political powers, his military history, theories, and tactics, and his personal and familial life. -- Provided by publisher.

Subject

• Brusilov, Alekseĭ Alekseevich, 1853-1926
• Russia. Armii︠a︡ > Biography
• Russia. Armii͡a
• Revolution (Soviet Union : 1917-1921)
• World War (1914-1918)
• 1894-1999
• Generals > Russia > Biography
• World War, 1914-1918 > Russia
• Generals
• Politics and government
• Russia > History, Military > 20th century
• Russia > Politics and government > 1894-1917
• Soviet Union > History > Revolution, 1917-1921
• Russia
• Soviet Union

Genre/Form

• Biographies.
• Biography.
• History.
• Military history.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

The Training of a Russian Officer, 1853-1914 -- The First Months of the Great War, 1914-1915 -- Between Metal and Men: Near Disaster and Revitalization, May 1915-April 1916 -- Brusilov Dons His Armor, April-May, 1916 -- Brusilov's Glorious Days, June-October -- A Winter of Despair, October 1916-March 1917 -- The Spring of Hope, March-June 1917 -- Descent into Darkness, June-August 1917 -- When Your Mother is Sick...1917-1926

Call Number

JFE 20-302

ISBN

• 9781498572514
• 1498572510

OCLC

1109141445

Author

Cockfield, Jamie H., author.

Title

Russia's Iron General : the life of Aleksei A. Brusilov, 1853-1926 / Jamie H. Cockfield.

Publisher

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2019]

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chronological Term

1894-1999

Other Form:

ebook version : 9781498572521

Research Call Number

JFE 20-302