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How Did the October Revolution Begin Without Any Casualties?

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  • The initial stage involved an assault on Petrograd with virtually no casualties.
  • Bolsheviks seized key infrastructure like telegraph offices and bridges by surprise.
  • The Provisional Government offered little resistance, expecting a different threat.
  • The Winter Palace was captured with minimal fighting, avoiding bloodshed.

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