„History knows no greater display of courage than that shown by the people of the Soviet Union“. – Henry L. Stimson Secretary of War
„We and our allies owe and acknowledge an everlasting debt of gratitude to the armies and people of the Soviet Union“. – Frank Knox Secretary of the Navy
„The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army’s admiration“. – George C. Marshall Chief of Staff, U.S. Army
„The scale and grandeur of the Russian effort mark it as the greatest military achievement in all history“. –
General Douglas MacArthur Commander in Chief Southwest Pacific Area