Question

question 2 of 10
what was one major consequence of russias victories against austria-
hungary on world war is eastern front?
a. italy launched a surprise attack against russian territories in
eastern europe.
b. germany was forced to shift some of its forces away from the
western front.
c. the allied powers were forced to abandon their invasion of turkey
in the gallipoli campaign.
d. the ottoman empire joined the war on the side of the central
powers.

Explanation:

When Russia had victories against Austria - Hungary on the Eastern Front in World War I, Germany (an ally of Austria - Hungary) had to support its ally. Since Germany was already engaged in the Western Front (against France, Britain etc.), it had to shift some of its forces from the Western Front to help Austria - Hungary on the Eastern Front. Italy was on the Allied side (eventually), so it would not attack Russia. The Gallipoli Campaign was mainly a British - French - Ottoman conflict and not directly related to Russia's Eastern Front victories. The Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers before Russia's significant Eastern Front victories against Austria - Hungary.

Answer:

B. Germany was forced to shift some of its forces away from the Western Front.