[Because he doesn't want to discuss his military career in public... time for private!]
I suppose it depends on the person then. The higher in rank and more well known you are, especially for your deeds, the more respected you are. The men serving under my Colonel were like that. Loyal to a fault. I saw some of them die for him without hesitation. Sort of made me envious.
[Considering he wasn't a war hero like Volgin was, it's understandable why the men didn't follow or like Raikov. Plus, you know, abusing the hell out of them might not have helped either.]
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I suppose it depends on the person then. The higher in rank and more well known you are, especially for your deeds, the more respected you are. The men serving under my Colonel were like that. Loyal to a fault. I saw some of them die for him without hesitation. Sort of made me envious.
[Considering he wasn't a war hero like Volgin was, it's understandable why the men didn't follow or like Raikov. Plus, you know, abusing the hell out of them might not have helped either.]