1. Vladimir Kappel graduated from the Saint Petersburg Page Corps and then from the Nicholas Cavalry College and Nicholas Academy of General Staff.
12 Facts About Vladimir Kappel
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Vladimir Kappel began as the Staff of the Army Corps.
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Vladimir Kappel stayed at that post until his promotion to the rank of staff captain.
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Vladimir Kappel participated in the planning of the Brusilov offensive of 1916, the most successful Russian offensive of the war.
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On 15 August 1916, Vladimir Kappel was made lieutenant-colonel and posted Deputy Head of the Headquarters Operations Office for the South-Western front.
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Vladimir Kappel insisted on arming all of his staff, and often carried his rifle to planning sessions.
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Vladimir Kappel's relatively young age was a contributing factor to his reputation as an effective general.
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Vladimir Kappel greets those who have not laid down their weapons.
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Vladimir Kappel sent his wife his wedding ring and one of his Crosses of St George.
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Vladimir Kappel's command was officially handed over to General Sergei Wojciechowski, who continued the advance towards Irkutsk.
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On December 19,2006, the remains of Vladimir Kappel were identified and transported for reinterment from China to Irkutsk.
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On January 13,2007, Vladimir Kappel's remains were interred at Donskoy Monastery in Moscow.