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=THE IMPACT ON THEIR DEFEAT=

-After Russia withdrew from the war, they suffered a lot of social, economical and political problems. -Inflation in in population lead to shortage of food -The industry began to fail leading Russia into a spiralling defeat further putting pressure on the Tsar. -In February 1917, Tsar Nicholas II abdicated his position -A new government continued in Russia, but had barely any support and was plagued by internal political trouble -Further revolution was started in October, headed by Vladamir Lenin, the leader of the Bolsheviks. -Lenin and the Bolsheviks promised Russia “Peace, Land and Bread” and accordingly signed an armistice (where both sides agree to stop fighting, peace.)with Germany in November 1917 -The end of hostilities with Russia meant that Germany could now move their troops to the Western Front before the US troops get there.