What did Germans think about American soldiers?

I have found your American Army the most honorable of all our enemies. You have also been the bravest of our enemies and in fact the only ones who have attacked us seriously in this year’s battles. I therefore honor you, and, now that the war is over, I stand ready, for my part, to accept you as a friend.”

Was the German army the best in WW2?

In September 1939 the Allies, namely Great Britain, France, and Poland, were together superior in industrial resources, population, and military manpower, but the German Army, or Wehrmacht, because of its armament, training, doctrine, discipline, and fighting spirit, was the most efficient and effective fighting force …

What percentage of the Wehrmacht fought in WW2?

Although 54.3 percent of the German army was composed of fighting soldiers, this figure fell to 38 percent in the U.S. Army. About 45 percent of the Wehrmacht was committed to combat divisions, against 21 percent for the U.S. Army.

Did the Germans have any respect for the Russians?

However, the Germans still had some degree of respect for their Russian opponents. The Russians were exceedingly tough both in their abilities to fight and their skill in fighting the climatic extremes of the Russian interior.

Why were the Russians so feared by the Germans?

He did note that because of the cruelty inflicted on the Russian people by large portions of the German military (in particular, the SS) the Russians were returning the favour as they entered Europe. When I asked if they were feared, all he would respond with is that he was glad he was able to surrender to the Americans instead.

How tough were the Russians in WW2?

The Russians were exceedingly tough both in their abilities to fight and their skill in fighting the climatic extremes of the Russian interior. For this the Germans saw their opponents as extremely courageous and even somewhat superhuman despite what their propaganda told them about their opponents.