Explanation:

In 1914, Russia entered World War I on the side of the Allied Powers (Russia, Britain and France). They fought against the Central Powers (Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Austro-Hungary). Millions of peasants and workers were forced to join the army. They were forced to fight even though they had little training, no shoes, and little food. Some were even told to fight without weapons. The army was soundly defeated by Germany at the Battle of Tannenburg. Nicholas II took over the command of the army, but things only got worse. Millions of peasant men died due to the incompetence of the Russian leaders.