Quote by Nicholas I

Russia has two generals in whom she can confide -Generals Janvier and Fevrier

Russia has two generals in whom she can confide -Generals Ja

Summary

This quote suggests that Russia's two most trusted and reliable generals are the months of January (Janvier in French) and February (Fevrier in French). It is a play on words and a humorous way of expressing the idea that Russia's two strongest military assets are the winter months. This statement reflects Russia's historical advantage and ability to utilize harsh winter conditions to their advantage in warfare.

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