Russian revolution begins
1 Jan 1917
this was lead by Vladimir lenin and the Bolsheviks
Bolshevics recruit 25,000 soldiers
When alexander Kerensky became superior commander of the russian army, his heart for the war made him very unpopular
He was unable to hold authority against the Bolsheviks 25,000 man army, which at this point controlled the army
when Kerensky saw that the Bolsheviks were gaining power, he fled to france