He was a Dragoner (one of the imperial elite regiments). Our lives were run on regimental lines. I was scared to death of him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes fear of a superior officer under strict military discipline.
- In plain terms
- I was terrified of this elite soldier because of the strict rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Military hierarchies can instill deep fear in subordinates.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does fear enforce military discipline?
- What defines an elite regiment?
Another view
This reflects personal fear that may not apply to all soldiers.
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