Born August 19 th, 1853Born August 19 th, 1853 In Tifils which is now Tbilisi, GeorgiaIn Tifils which is now Tbilisi, Georgia Served in the Russo-Turkish War from and was promoted to general in 1906.Served in the Russo-Turkish War from and was promoted to general in Died March 17 th, 1926Died March 17 th, 1926 He was a commander of the 8 th Army in World War 1, he then went on to become commander of the South-West Front. Became known as the most successful general ever in Russia Became known as the most successful general ever in Russia During the First World War the Brusilov Offensive became ofDuring the First World War the Brusilov Offensive became of the most important Russian Campaigns Austria-Hungary ended up losing 1.5 Million men in battleAustria-Hungary ended up losing 1.5 Million men in battle in a field of 25 Thousand Square Kilometres. In February of 1917 he was appointed Commander-in-chief In February of 1917 he was appointed Commander-in-chief After Tsar Nicholas abdicated.

Where The Battles Took Place The battle of 1916 took place in the European country that is now known as Ukraine, one of the larger countries in Europe The battles mainly took place in the general cities known as Lemberg, Kovel, and Lutsk.

Plans Of War When he replaced General Ivanov, he proposed that along with Czar to go to the offensive but the other general wanted to stay defensive They argued, then eventually then went to offensive after Czar agreed Advised that they attack all front in Germany Germany had superior rail communication Then planned to take Kovel, which was an Australian Railway They had four armies and a 200 mile line sector anticipating an attack became difficult His plan disintegrated

Causes of the Brusilov Offensive

War Statistics - Russia Led by Aleksei BrusilovLed by Aleksei Brusilov Over 40 Infantries with 573 Thousand MenOver 40 Infantries with 573 Thousand Men 15 Calvaries with 60 Thousand Men15 Calvaries with 60 Thousand Men More than 500 thousand were wounded or killed in battleMore than 500 thousand were wounded or killed in battle EmpireEmpire

War Statistics -Germany War Statistics - Germany Also involed were Austria and hungaryAlso involed were Austria and hungary Led by Conrad von Hötzendorf and Alexander von LinsingenLed by Conrad von Hötzendorf and Alexander von Linsingen 39 Infantries with 437 Thousand39 Infantries with 437 Thousand Men Men 10 Calvaries with 30 Thousand10 Calvaries with 30 Thousand Men Men 975 Thousand Dead with975 Thousand Dead with Austria/Hungary Austria/Hungary 350 Thousand Germans Dead350 Thousand Germans Dead Including 400,000 PrisonersIncluding 400,000 Prisoners

The End of the Battle The Austria/Hungary army was losing men and had to call in the German army for support, it didn’t work as over 1.5 Million men were killed including 400 Thousand PrisonersThe Austria/Hungary army was losing men and had to call in the German army for support, it didn’t work as over 1.5 Million men were killed including 400 Thousand Prisoners 500 Thousand Russian men were killed500 Thousand Russian men were killed Russia’s men decided to desert the field and this allowed Germany to gain an advantageRussia’s men decided to desert the field and this allowed Germany to gain an advantage Brusilov attacked with tacticsBrusilov attacked with tactics Later this led to attacks on Germany by the Western during and after World War IILater this led to attacks on Germany by the Western during and after World War II -End- -End-