 The English version's cues were written by Albert Maltz and Elliot Paul, and the vocal narration was by Edward G. Robinson.It was distributed by Artkino Pictures and Republic Pictures.In 1942, the "New York Times" began its review with the words "Out of the great Winter counter-offensive that began on Dec. 6 of last year on the approaches to Moscow, Russian front-line cameramen have brought a film that will live in the archives of our time.