The Sickle and the Hammer: A Socialist History of the Soviet Union Episode 15, supplemental a - To the Garrison of the City of Petrograd and the Surrounding Areas
Sep 3, 2025
Dive into the turbulent atmosphere of Petrograd where a political rupture unfolds between the general staff and the revolutionary garrison. Discover how the Military Revolutionary Committee navigates this crisis, distancing itself from the general staff's defiance. With urgent orders delivered to soldiers, a call for vigilance and discipline ensues, emphasizing the importance of protecting the revolution. The episode concludes with a rallying cry for unity among the revolutionary forces, setting the stage for a dramatic historical moment.
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General Staff Breaks With Revolutionary Garrison
- The Petrograd General Staff refused to recognize the Military Revolutionary Committee and refused joint work with the soldiers' section of the Soviet.
- That refusal constituted a formal break between the General Staff and the Revolutionary Garrison of Petrograd.
Alignment With Counter-Revolution
- By breaking with the organized garrison and the Petrograd Soviet, the General Staff effectively aligned with counter-revolutionary forces.
- The proclamation frames the General Staff as a direct tool of the counter-revolution.
Follow Committee-Signed Orders Only
- Follow only orders signed by the Military Revolutionary Committee to ensure legitimacy and unity of command.
- Maintain vigilance, restraint, and discipline to protect the revolution from counter-revolutionary attempts.