After minor successes the Russians were driven back and many of their soldiers refused to fight .
Following the overthrow of the Tsar , the new Russian government launched the Kerensky Offensive in July 1917 attacking the Austro - Hungarian lines in Galicia .
After minor successes the Russian were driven back and many of Russian 's soldiers refused to fight .
Following the overthrow of the Tsar , the new Russian government launched the Kerensky Offensive in July 1917 attacking the Austro - Hungarian lines in Galicia .