Russian Military Intelligence, July 1914: What St. Petersburg Perceived and Why It Mattered.

The article focuses on the military intelligence gathered by Russia during the July Crisis of 1914, which led to the outbreak of World War I. The author discusses the history of military intelligence gathering in Russia after 1905, explores Russia's relationship with Austria-Hungary during the mobilization crisis of 1912, and examines Russia's reaction to Austria-Hungary declaring war against Serbia in 1914.