Old man Quote by John Reed
““Out on the Nevsky, in the deepening dusk, a long double file of cyclists came riding, guns slung on their shoulders. They halted, and the crowd pressed in and deluged them with questions. "Who are you? Where do you come from?" asked a fat old man with a cigar in his mouth. "Twelfth Army. From the front. We came to support the Soviets against the damn' bourgeoisie!””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Ten Days That Shook the World” by John Reed, 1919
A scene depicts Soviet soldiers confronting civilians, highlighting the tension and curiosity between occupying forces and the local populace.
In simple terms: Soviet troops faced questioning from locals.
Key Takeaway
Understand the human side of war.
Themes
war
culture
encounters
Mood
tense
historical
Type
journalistic
narrative
When to use this quote
- urban patrols
- civilian interviews
- propaganda distribution
Key Concepts
history
military sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- How did locals truly feel?
- What were the soldiers' motivations?
A Different Perspective
It presents a one‑sided perspective of the encounter.
