The bridge over the river Duena is destroyed by the Russians. The German troops cross the river by boat

The transcript describes the strategic military movements during a historical event. Bolshevik forces were stationed in the Old Town to prevent the formation of a bridgehead. However, German troops unexpectedly crossed the Düna River ten kilometers south of Riga, surprising the Bolshevik defenses.

What was the primary objective of the Bolsheviks in the Old Town?

• To negotiate peace

• To prevent the formation of a bridgehead

• To establish a new government

• To retreat from the area

Where did the Bolsheviks expect the German units to cross?

• At a specific location they were guarding

• Ten kilometers south of Riga

• Across the Baltic Sea

• In the Old Town

How far south of Riga was the unexpected crossing achieved?

• Ten kilometers

• Five kilometers

• Twenty kilometers

• Fifteen kilometers

What river did the German units cross unexpectedly?

• The Danube

• The Daugava

• The Elbe

• The Rhine

What was the outcome of the unexpected crossing south of Riga?

• The crossing was unsuccessful

• A new bridgehead was formed

• The Bolsheviks retreated

• The German units were captured