I've completed the first part of my preparations without injury problems. My speed is good and I'm doing lots of volume for strength.

Week after week the heads of Red Army Intelligence received updates on the Wehrmacht's preparations.

An Edwardian lady in full dress was a wonder to behold and her preparations for viewing were awesome.

However even during the preparations for action we laid our plans in such a manner that should there be progress through diplomatic negotiation we would be well prepared to cancel operations at the latest moment that communication technology would have permitted.

I really have a great deal of humility in that department and a great deal of respect for people who spend their lives learning how to make these amazing preparations.