The nature of encounter operations required of the commanders limitless initiative and constant readiness to take the responsibility for military actions.

It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.

We got 16,000 wonderful vehicles. We got all the steel that we make our tanks out of. Of course, we couldn't have done without Western aid.

If you feel that the Chief of the General Staff talks only rubbish, my place is not here. Better to give me a command at the front where I can be of better use!

There's no smoke without fire.

Generalissimo Stalin directed every move... made every decision... He is the greatest and wisest military genius who ever lived...

The mere existence of atomic weapons implies the possibility of their use.