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2013.
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| Summary/Abstract |
In this article, the author examines the debates over how the Russian Empire was to rebuild its navy after the disaster at Tsushima. While many plans were proposed, the debate came down to a contest of legitimacy between Nicholas II and individuals within the Duma, particularly A. I. Guchkov, the leader of the Octobrists. Nicholas II triumphed over his opponents, leading to an expensive and unfinished navy which diverted resources from other key areas, such as the manufacture of rifles and shells. These shortages played an important role in the Empire's defeat in World War I.
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