Tribute to opponent

Damion 2022-04-24 07:01:03

The story of two god snipers, the Soviet soldier Vasily and the German major in the Battle of Stalingrad, who were on different fronts, but were respectable opponents. The duel between them may represent the country or the individual. There is no absolute The winning or losing may lie in strength or destiny. Wars have created heroes, and times have given birth to the sincere friendship and love of the revolutionary years, which may include trust and betrayal. After all, war is cruel, and how many innocent people have been involved in this struggle without gunpowder smoke. This is a tragic and spectacular history, an unforgettable struggle, in which there are lessons for reflection and stories worthy of future generations. Peace is hard to come by, cherish it.

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    Title Card: Several times decorated with the Order of Lenin, Vassilli Zaitsev was lated elevated to the rank of Hero of the Soviet Union. His rifle can still be seen today at the Stalingrad History Museum, among the great symbols of the victory over Nazi Germany.

  • Reporters: Vassily!

    Nikita Khrushchev: [Smiling] Come to my hand!

    [Hugging Vassily]

    Reporters: Did you come to volunteer?

    Nikita Khrushchev: [to Vassily] Put you cap back on you! You'll look more heroic!

    Reporters: Comrade Zaytsev!

    Nikita Khrushchev: I love this little fella!

    Reporters: Vassily! Was it true that you volunteered for the front?

    Reporters: Vassily! How old are you, Vassily?

    Reporters: You know what this true mean for our country?

    Reporters: Is it true that you killed the first wolf when you were 5?

    Reporters: Tell us how many fascists have you killed today!

    Nikita Khrushchev: It's a sign that the Germans are starting to shit their pants!

    Reporters: Tell us how are you going to deal with it!

    Vasilli: Eh, I...

    Nikita Khrushchev: Oh, enough! No...

    Reporters: One more question...

    Nikita Khrushchev: Take him to the Boss! He likes good hunting stories!

    [Starring at portrait of Stalin]

    Nikita Khrushchev: Look at him with pride! 'Cause Stalin's looking at you. The whole country is looking at you!