As Allied Commander-in-Chief I should like first to express the gratitude of the land, naval and air forces in North Africa for the glowing tributes paid, during this broadcast, to their courage, skill, endurance and performance of duty. To these tributes I add, from my heart, my own thanks to the hundreds of thousands of loyal soldiers, seamen and airmen that are serving, in this theater, under Admiral Cunningham, General Alexander and Air Chief Marshal Tedder. On behalf of all these men and women, let me assure every citizen of the United Nations that we here, fully aware of the bitterness of the struggle still ahead of us, are resolved to carry it forward to final conclusion.

The anniversary of our landing in Africa is also a significant date for the Soviet Union. The Allied Forces in North Africa embrace the opportunity to hail the power and gallantry of the great Red Army. Recognizing that in this global war all fronts are inter-related, we pledge to the Russian forces and their great leader our word that every single thing we can do to advance the common cause will be done promptly, determinedly and to the utmost of our ability.

This inter-relation of fronts extends into the mines, factories, farms, and all forms of economic and spiritual life in our home countries. We know that you in our homelands are doing your part when we see tanks, ships, planes, ammunition and vital supplies coming through in ample quantity and on time. These we hurl unceasingly at the enemy; you continue to produce more and more effectively and speedily, and we will continue to increase the fury of our blows at the enemy. In this unswerving determination to cooperate effectively is the formula for winning this war. Every one of us must do his part under the direction of our chosen leaders, all realizing that no sacrifice is sufficiently great to turn us from our purpose, and no obstacle too difficult for us to overcome in the relentless pursuit of the common objective.

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER