Q.1
The Brusilov Offensive took place in which modern-day country?
  • Bulgaria
  • Ukraine
  • Belarus
  • Russia
Q.2
The advance trenches from which the Russian attack was to begin, were how far from the Austrian's front line?
  • As close as 75 yards (69 metres)
  • As close as 100 yards (91 metres)
  • As close as 150 yards (137 metres)
  • As close as 200 yards (183 metres)
Q.3
The Brusilov Offensive is the only campaign of the First World War which is named after what?
  • A county
  • A type of gun
  • A town
  • A serving commander
Q.4
The Russian attack commenced on 4th June 1916 and was successful. How long did it take until the town of Lutsk was taken from the Austrians?
  • Four hours
  • Eight hours
  • Four days
  • Eight days
Q.5
The Russian attack was spread over how long a line?
  • 50 miles (80 km)
  • 100 miles (160 km)
  • 200 miles (320 km)
  • 300 miles (480 km)
Q.6
The Brusilov campaign introduced a new type of tactical soldier to the world of warfare. Which one was it?
  • Shock Troops
  • Alpine Troops
  • Special Forces
  • Paratroopers
Q.7
The early success of the Brusilov Offensive persuaded which country to join the war on the side of the Allies?
  • Bulgaria
  • Albania
  • Romania
  • Croatia
Q.8
The Russians who had broken through enemy lines became exposed and needed backup from the forces under Russian General Alexei Evert. His part of the attack, scheduled for June 4th, actually commenced on what date?
  • June 8th
  • June 18th
  • June 28th
  • July 8th
Q.9
The delay of Evert's attack allowed the Germans to move reinforcements to the battleground. If the attack had gone as hoped, Brusilov would have fought a much smaller enemy and in all probability taken which nation out of the war?
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Austria
  • Poland
Q.10
Although it was not the success it could have been, the Brusilov Offensive is considered to be a victory for the Allies because of the crippling effect it had on the Austrian army. Despite this victory, how many men were casualties of the campaign?
  • An estimated 80,000 men
  • An estimated 160,000 men
  • An estimated 800,000 men
  • An estimated 1.6 million men
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