Every German soldier must be made to feel that he is living under the muzzle of a Russian gun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states that every German soldier should feel threatened by Russian military power.
- In plain terms
- German soldiers should feel scared of Russian guns.
- What can you take from it?
- Intimidation can be a tool of psychological warfare.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fear a sustainable strategy?
- What are the effects of intimidation in war?
Another view
Intimidation can escalate conflict rather than resolve it.
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