Konstantin Rokossovsky

“The German army is a machine, and machines can be broken!”

“In Russia, they say I'm a Pole, in Poland they call me Russian.”

“The troops of the Don Front at 4pm on February 2nd, 1943 completed the rout and destruction of the encircled group of enemy forces in Stalingrad. Twenty-two divisions have been destroyed or taken prisoner.”

“I have been placed under surveillance, and I can't take a step without it being known to the Polish minister of internal affairs.”

“I am a citizen of the Soviet Union and I think sharp measures need to be taken against anti-Soviet forces that are trying to make their way into the leadership. In addition, it is vitally important to maintain the lines of communication with Germany through Poland.”