Three big assumptions proved wrong: one, that the Iraqi people would welcome us as liberators; two, that oil would soon pay for Iraqi`s rebuilding; and, three, that we have plenty of troops, weapons, and equipment for the postwar situation.
- Allan DenhamThe Russians obtained a number of plants under Lend-Lease, which had been authorized by Washington, that I thought were not justified for their war effort. They wanted them for postwar use.
- Andrew KaplanOur position is that we did plan adequately for the postwar period.
- Anuja Jung