Che Guevara

NooO!

These people deserve to be treated like human beings.

I will put a stop to this ideology that must be the cause at all costs.

Fighting tooth and nail

Until the last part of my being expires.

I was found with egg and tobacco

And I smelled like shit.

Me: what did Che Guevara carry on him when he was found? was it eggs and tobacco?

Google Gemini: 

When Che Guevara was captured in Bolivia in October 1967, he was ill and wounded. Accounts of what was found on him specifically mention items like a flashlight (with "Ramon" and "Leon" etched on it, "Ramon" being his nom de guerre in Bolivia) and his Bolivian diaries. His hands were famously cut off after his execution to provide proof of death.

There is no widespread historical record or credible account suggesting that he was found with "eggs and tobacco" specifically. His "Bolivian diaries" and other captured documents have been significant in historical analysis of his final campaign.

Me: I'm interested in the contents of his Bolivian diaries. what would they sound like if they were in English?

Google Gemini: 

Che Guevara's Bolivian diaries are a day-by-day chronicle of his final, ill-fated guerrilla campaign in Bolivia from November 1966 to October 1967. If they were in English, they would sound like a very direct, factual, and often stark military log, interspersed with his observations and frustrations.

Here are some of the key themes and what they would sound like:

Daily Log of Movement and Conditions: "November 7th: Set up camp near Ñancahuazú. Men are tired but morale is holding. Rations are low. River crossing was difficult. Still no contact with the local peasantry. The jungle is dense, progress slow."

Tactical Observations and Skirmishes: "February 15th: Encountered a patrol near the river. Brief exchange of fire. Our casualties: one wounded. Enemy unknown. They appear to be better equipped than anticipated. We need to be more careful with our reconnaissance."

Health and Hardship: "March 3rd: My asthma is worsening. The humidity is unbearable. Several comrades are suffering from dysentery. We lack proper medical supplies. Morale is suffering due to constant movement and lack of food." This would be a common theme, showing a more "health-compromised Che" than his earlier diaries. He even describes, in one entry, shitting himself due to illness and being unable to wash.

Frustration with Peasant Support: "April 10th: The peasants are not joining us. They are wary, some are even actively informing on our movements to the army. This is a critical failure. Our revolutionary theory depends on their support, and it is lacking." This is a stark contrast to his experiences in Cuba.

Critiques of His Own Men and Leadership: "May 20th: Marcos continues to show a lack of discipline. I had to admonish him again today. We cannot afford such laxity in these conditions. Some of the Bolivian comrades are proving to be less committed than the Cubans." He was known for being direct and critical.

Strategic Outlook (Often Hopeful, Despite Reality): "June 1st: Despite the setbacks, I believe this struggle can last for years. We need to consolidate our position, attract more recruits, and expand our zone of influence. The imperialists will eventually be bogged down, like in Vietnam."

Growing Isolation and Desperation: "September 25th: Communications with Havana are lost. The net is closing. We are constantly on the move, hunted. This past month has been without a doubt the worst yet."

Concerns about Betrayal: "October 5th: There are indications of betrayal from within the Bolivian Communist Party. This internal strife is crippling us. The enemy is everywhere."

The language is generally terse, without much flowery prose or deep personal introspection. It's a pragmatic, day-to-day record of a desperate struggle. While it reveals his unwavering determination and belief in the cause, it also lays bare the immense difficulties, strategic miscalculations, and the grinding realities of guerrilla warfare in an unforgiving environment. It's a stark contrast to the more romantic or ideological writings he produced earlier in his life, offering a raw and often grim look at his final months.