There are several factors as to why the Russian military were not successful during WWI. With a mass mobilization you had a lack of training and equipment for the soldiers. Do you think if they mobilized slower and had more equipment and supplies, they would be more successful on the battlefield? What do you think about the Tsar taking command of the army? I personally believe it was the wrong thing to do, because now he is being blamed for their unsuccessful military campaign and scarcity of food for the Russian people.
Author: pgiovannini
Comment on When Life Gives You Metal, Make A Lot of Swords by pgiovannini
It’s incredible to learn how a state relied predominately on one town for a particular weapon. I love the detail that is put into some of the swords and knives, and I wonder if any of those detailed swords found their way onto the battlefield. Is the town still producing swords/knives today for collectors and for anyone else interested in buying them?
Comment on Blog 1 – Murmansk Railroad by pgiovannini
I find it fascinating that Prokudin-Gorskii took the time to have a photo taken of him on his journey. Some photographers get so caught up in their work that you never see a photo of them in action. This photo reminds me of a scene in the film, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, where the main characters hopped on a handcar and were able to enjoy ride and scenery. I can only assume that Prokudin-Gorskii took the time to do the same while on that handcar.
