Russian Democracy's Fatal Blunder: The Summer Offensive of 1917

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For one brief period Russia had a democratic government, lasting only eight months from February to October, 1917. The fatal blunder of this democracy was to force its war-weary troops into the summer offensive of 1917. In this comprehensive study, Heenan demonstrates how the summer offensive created the right climate for the Bolshevik victory. This well-written, well-documented book sheds light on a key episode in the Russian Revolution. Students of Russian history, East European politics, revolution, or military affairs will welcome this important book.

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Heenan's competent and interesting historical analysis of the offensive helps fill out the picture of social revolution in Russia.-Perspective
"Heenan's competent and interesting historical analysis of the offensive helps fill out the picture of social revolution in Russia."-Perspective

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LOUISE ERWIN HEENAN is Adjunct Professor of History at St. Edward's University, the Park College Branch at Bergstrom Air Force Base, and Austin Community College.