End Of The Year Quote by Anna Reid
““Shelling, many felt, was actually worse than bombing, since bombardments were not preceded by an alarm. From 4 September to the end of the year the Wehrmacht’s heavy artillery pounded Leningrad 272 times, for up to eighteen hours at a stretch, with a total of over 13,000 shells. (...) The rumour that some shells were filled only with granulated sugar, or held supportive notes from sympathetic German workers, was a soothing invention.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Siege of Leningrad”, 2011
Intense artillery bombardments caused prolonged terror; rumors of harmless shells were comforting myths that eased fear.
In simple terms: Bombardments were terrifying; myths soothed people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize myths and confront harsh realities.
Themes
war
psychology
propaganda
Mood
somber
analytical
Type
historical
reflective
When to use this quote
- civilian shelters
- war reporting
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
trauma
information warfare
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What role do comforting lies play in survival?
- How can societies verify truth during conflict?
A Different Perspective
Myths can obscure true suffering.
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