Stavka of the Supreme Commander

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Alexandra Fyodorovna, Tsarevitch Alexei and Nicholas II arriving at the Stavka

Stavka of the Supreme Commander (Russian: Ставка Верховного главнокомандующего) was the administrative staff of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Imperial Russia, during the First World War of 1914-1918.[1] The term "Stavka" means tent, referring to the military camp of a chief.[2]

The Stavka was originally establiched at Baranavichy.[2]

Foreign military officers

John Hanbury-Williams was head of the British military mission in Russia and was attached to the Stavka.[2]

References

  1. ^ Menning, Bruce W. "Stavka". www.encyclopedia.com. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Stavka - Nicholas and Alexandra". erenow.net. Erenow.net. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
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