There is absolutely no question that the heroism, bravery, abilities and accomplishments by American soldiers who were mostly civilians not long before has been recorded forever and the world owes them a great debt. Yet it should never be forgotten that by June 1944, the equally heroic and tenacious fighting done by the Russians despite huge political, logistical and military obstacles destroyed and killed off the best of the German army. If the Russians had not been so tenacious and stout, many Americans would not exist today, since since their fathers and grandfathers would not have returned home.
Those Russians are not today’s Russians.
One difference, is that the Russians were fighting on their own soil, against an Enemy they were more than happy to help, until they were attacked themselves.