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Who replaced Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich as commander-in-chief?

  • Tsar Nicholas II

  • Alexander Kerensky

  • Paul von Hindenburg

  • Leon Trotsky

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Tsar Nicholas II replaced Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich as commander-in-chief to exert greater control over the Russian army during World War I. Despite lacking military experience, the Tsar believed his presence would boost morale and improve coordination. However, his decision proved disastrous, as he made several strategic blunders that contributed to Russia's military failures and the eventual collapse of the monarchy.
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