Russian Court Memoirs, 1914-16, with some account of court, social and political life in Petrograd before and since the war . is subordinates with the same principlesof integrity, though it seems questionable if theworthy generals endeavours have met with entiresuccess. The new Minister of War is elderly. He was nevera brilliant man, but as the administration of the WarOffice is at present reduced to the management ofeconomic matters. General Shouvaieff is sure to fillthe post to everyones satisfaction. Amongst the Russian commanders, General Ivanoffmust be regarded as one of the best. A cleve
Russian Court Memoirs, 1914-16, with some account of court, social and political life in Petrograd before and since the war . is subordinates with the same principlesof integrity, though it seems questionable if theworthy generals endeavours have met with entiresuccess. The new Minister of War is elderly. He was nevera brilliant man, but as the administration of the WarOffice is at present reduced to the management ofeconomic matters. General Shouvaieff is sure to fillthe post to everyones satisfaction. Amongst the Russian commanders, General Ivanoffmust be regarded as one of the best. A cleverstrategist, an able leader, himself as brave as a lion,he knows how to arouse heroism in the troops underhis command. Last years campaign in Galicia wasmostly carried out according to the Generals was in command of the South-Western Army,and wherever he led his men success followed. Thesoldiers adore their chief and believe implicitly inhim. A subtle bond of sympathy unites them, forby birth he belongs to the ranks. Many years ago, during a review in the presenceof Alexander II, a soldier met with an S z. > r > ^
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