All the Tsar's Men

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The book delves into the failures of Imperial Russia's military reforms aimed at modernizing the army, highlighting the disconnect between capable General Staff officers and the rigid command structure that stifled their initiatives. John W. Steinberg argues that despite the officers' expertise and commitment, institutional inefficiencies and a lack of autonomy hindered their efforts, leading to catastrophic losses in the Russo-Japanese War and World War I, ultimately threatening the empire's stability.