GW11: The Brusilov Offensive

This episode presents an overview of the Brusilov Offensive of 1916, Russia's most successful campaign of World War I. General Alexei Brusilov's innovative tactics—focused artillery barrages, surprise attacks, and small, specialized assault units—devastated the Austro-Hungarian forces and captured vast territory. But although the offensive caused over a million Central Powers casualties and prompted Romania to join the Allies, it also exhausted Russia's manpower and supplies. Though hailed as a tactical masterpiece, it ultimately marked the high point of Russia's war effort and foreshadowed the internal collapse that lay ahead.

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GW11: The Brusilov Offensive is an episode from Key Battles of American History by Support.

This episode is 20:56 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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