Pares (1867-1949) was an English historian and academic known for his work on Russia. He first visited Russia in 1898 and founded the first school of Russian Studies at the University of Liverpool in 1907. At the outbreak of the First World War he was appointed official observer to the Russian Army in the field and was later seconded to the staff of the British Embassy in Petrograd. In 1919 he was awarded a KBE for his services to British relations with Russia but was banned from re-entering Russia by the new communist government until 1935. This record of his time with the Russian Army from 1914-15 was published in 1915. Illustrated with 8 maps and a photograph of the author.

Excerpt from Day by Day With the Russian Army, 1914-15 For the last ten years or more I have paid long visits to Russia, being interested in anything that might con duce to closer relations between the two countries. During this time the whole course of Russia's public life has brought her far nearer to England - ih particular, the creation of new legislative institutions, the Wonderful economic development of the country, and the first real acquaintance which England has made with Russian culture. I always travelled to Russia through Germany, whose people had an inborn unintelligence and contempt for all things Russian, and whose Government has done what it could to hold England and Russia at arm's length from each other. I often used to wonder which of us Germany would fight first. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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"Day By Day With The Russian Army 1914-15" by using Bernard Pares gives a firsthand and intimate account of the Russian army's stories for the duration of the essential years of 1914-1915, a period marked via the early ranges of World War I. Bernard Pares, a British historian, diplomat, and Slavic student, brings a completely unique angle to the narrative as an eyewitness and participant in the occasions he describes. The book takes readers on a chronological journey thru each day existence, challenges, and triumphs of the Russian Army at some stage in this tumultuous duration. Pares captures the essence of the frontline, detailing the cruel situations, strategic choices, and the resilience of the infantrymen. His observations provide treasured insights into the wider context of World War I and the complexities faced with the aid of the Russian military. Through meticulous documentation, Pares sheds mild at the intricacies of Russian navy strategy, the impact of political decisions on the frontlines, and the human toll of battle. "Day By Day With The Russian Army 1914-15" stands as a ancient testament, presenting readers a compelling and informative glimpse into the reports of one of the predominant gamers within the early levels of World War I.

This book provides a comprehensive and illuminating study of some of the most crucial campaigns on the Eastern Front during what was perhaps the most momentous year of World War I in that battleground. Turning Points: The Eastern Front in 1915 offers a well-researched and fascinating study of war in a distinct theater of operations and shows how it was impacted by diplomacy, coalition warfare, command, technology, and the environment in which it is conducted. In contrast to those on the Western Front, lines in the east in 1915 moved hundreds of miles. Although the work focuses more on the Central Powers, significant attention is also given to the Russians. The book follows the course of events on the Eastern Front during the critical year of 1915, proceeding chronologically from January 1915 to the end of active operations in October, with a brief mention of some action in December. In addition to the better-known campaigns in the Carpathians and Gorlice-Tarnów, the work covers lesser-known operations including the Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes, the Austro-Hungarian "Black-Yellow" offensive into eastern Galicia, and the German move into Lithuania. Naval action on the Baltic Sea is also covered.

Explore the Eastern Front battle that resulted in one of the greatest defeats of World War I, in which an entire Russian army was annihilated by German arms. Tannenberg is a major battle that deserves a fully illustrated treatment all of its own, and for the first time this book brings the epic Eastern Front clash to life in visual detail. No other book on this topic walks you through the action like this one, using detailed maps to provide unit locations and movements and help explain key command decisions, while period photographs and colour battlescenes put soldiering back at the core of the events by revealing the military material culture of the opposing sides. Michael McNally guides you through the initial border engagements and the battles of Gumbinnen and Stallupönen, before moving on to explore the massive, often confused running battle of Tannenberg in easy to follow and concise detail. This work helps you understand how the Germans managed to maul Samsonov's Second Army and all but destroyed the Russians as a fighting force. The Russian war plan of using overwhelming numbers to gain a quick victory before conducting further operations would soon lie in pieces on the ground. It also assesses the contribution modern technology – such as railways, aerial reconnaissance, radio and telegraphy – made to the emphatic German victory.