Russian soldiers resting in the field. Card postmarked November 28, 1916.
Reverse:Postmarked November 28, 1916.
"The Extremists seem to hold the Moderates in their power. That is the way with revolutions. So far it is very difficult to estimate the morale of the Army, and what tendencies will manifest themselves as a result of the latest events, under the initiative of leaders who have brought about the fall of Tsarism."
Diary entry by Albert, King of the Belgians, for April 1, 1917, writing of the revolution in Russia where the state Duma and the Soviet contended for power. The latter was supported by much of the army and most workers.
The War Diaries of Albert I King of the Belgians by Albert I, page 162, copyright © 1954, publisher: William Kimber
1917-04-01, 1917, April, Russian Revolution, Russian army, Russian soldiers resting
