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What happened when Russia moved troops to its borders with Austria and Germany?

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In September 1914, to relieve pressure on France, the Russians were forced to halt a successful offensive against Austria-Hungary in Galicia to attack German-held Silesia. The main Russian goal was focused on the Balkans and especially taking control of Constantinople.

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