Georgy Zhukov
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov was a Soviet military leader who served as a top commander during World War II and achieved the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union. During World War II, Zhukov served as deputy commander-in-chief of the armed forces under leader Joseph Stalin, and oversaw some of the Red Army's most decisive victories. He also served at various points as Chief of the General Staff, Minister of Defence, and a member of the Presidium of the Communist Party (Politburo).
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Strelkovka
- Educated at
- M.V. Frunze Military Academy
- Awards
- 🏆 Order of the White Lion🏆 Hero of the Soviet Union🏆 Order of Lenin🏆 Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"🏆 Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
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"And now German generals find it hard to explain away their retreat."
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Timeline
1896
Born
Birth1974
Died
Death
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