Question

With which statement would Stalin and Churchill most likely agree?

War involves blood, toil, and tears.
War entails many months of suffering.
Victory must be attained at all costs.
Victory must occur on land and sea.

Answer 1

"Victory must be attained at all costs."

Both Churchill ("victory at all costs" in his wartime speeches) and Stalin (e.g., Order No. 227, "Not a step back!") insisted on total victory despite heavy sacrifice.