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Contrary to the pessimistic assessments following their earlier failures, Russia has surged forward under the leadership of General Alexei Brusilov. Recognizing the possibility of defeating Austria-Hungary, Brusilov devised an innovative and coordinated assault strategy. Unlike previous attacks on narrow front lines, he proposed massed pressure along extensive sections of the front, aiming to push the enemy backwards and avoid the use of large reserves.
On June 4th, 1916, at dawn, Brusilov launched his audacious Offensive. Over 1,938 artillery pieces opened fire, targeting Austrian positions from the marshes of Prypiat to Bukovina. The plan was meticulous: Russian forces to attack simultaneously across wide sectors, with reserve units prepared to counter any breakthroughs.