A Russian Maxim machine gun squad on the front in a 1917 photograph. In the middle of the line one soldier wears a French Adrian helmet.
"The army, which during these dark and troubled days has demonstrated its confidence in the Provisional Government and in me as its prime minister responsible for the destinies of the country, must in its great wisdom understand that the only salvation of the country lies in proper organization, maintenance of order, discipline, and unity. Enjoying the confidence of the army, I appeal to all to ensure this. Let each one of you be guided by your conscience and sense of duty to your country at this dark hour when her destiny is at stake.As the Supreme Commander, I herewith demand that all commanding officers, commissars, and army organizations rigorously carry out this order, and I warn that any failure to do so will be severely punished. Signed: Supreme Commander, A. Kerensky. Chief of Staff, General of the Infantry, M. Alekseyev."
Close of the order issued on September 1, 1917 (September 14 New Style) by Alexander Kerensky and General Mikhail Alekseyev. Alekseyev wrote seven numbered points that called for a restoration of control by officers and the end of political activity in the workings of the army. Kerensky wrote the close.
Russia and History's Turning Point by Alexander Kerensky, page 355, copyright © 1965 by Alexander Kerensky, publisher: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, publication date: 1965
1917-09-14, 1917, September, Kerensky, Kornilov Revolt, Russian machine gun squad
