August 1917

British Major-General Alfred W. F. Knox's August 17th eye-witness account of Russian soldiers' attitude regarding Kerenski

Kerenski
Kerensky appointed Prime Minister of Russian Provisional Government on 21 July/3 August.

"Kerenski looked tired and nervous. I said something to him about overwork and he signed and spoke of the 'continual disputes'. As he left the house to get into his car and drive off to try to settle some new 'dispute,' I noticed that half a dozen lazy soldiers lounging on the parapet opposite did not trouble to stand up or salute." (676)

 

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