Aleksei Alekseevich Brusilov Biography

Russian forces begin artillery preparations before launching the summer offensive.

Kerensky makes appeals to soldiers during the campaign.

Military failure increases pressure on the Provisional Government.

Russian units achieve early gains against Central Powers positions during the offensive.

Kornilov leads operations while attempting to restore military discipline.

Ludendorff coordinates military responses after the Russian offensive begins.

Stavka receives reports about battlefield developments and operational difficulties.

Kerensky faces criticism after the failure of the offensive.

The offensive reveals tensions between revolutionary politics and military command.

The failed offensive creates divisions inside the government.

Becomes commander in chief and prepares the army for the summer attack.

Approves the final timetable for the renewed Russian attack.

Receives early reports of Russian advances in Galicia.

Sees the offensive weaken as soldiers refuse renewed attacks.

Recognises that the operation has failed to restore army cohesion.