Mutiny

On 3 November, the Kiel Mutiny developed into open rebellion; by the following day, sailors, soldiers and workers controlled the city.

Senior army commanders, including General Alekseev, urged him to abdicate. They feared that sending more troops to suppress the revolution could spread mutiny. They believed removing Nicholas offered a better chance of restoring order and preserving Russia’s war effort.

In 324 BC, when veterans were being sent home after the mutiny at Opis, Alexander requested that Antipater bring fresh Macedonian troops out to him. This may also have been intended to prevent Antipater’s dispute with Olympias from becoming more serious. It should not automatically be treated as proof that Alexander had decided to punish him.