Georgy Zhukov
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Georgy Zhukov | |
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Геoргий Жyков | |
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| Minister of Defense of the Soviet Union | |
| In office 9 February 1955 – 26 October 1957 | |
| Premier | Nikolai Bulganin |
| Preceded by | Nikolai Bulganin |
| Succeeded by | Rodion Malinovsky |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1896 Strelkovka, Kaluga, Russian Empire |
| Died | 18 June 1974 (aged 77) Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Soviet |
| Political party | Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Branch/service | Russian Imperial Army Soviet Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1957 |
| Rank | Marshal |
| Battles/wars | World War I, Russian Civil War, Battle of Khalkhin Gol (Nomonhan), Great Patriotic War |
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (December 1, 1896 – June 18, 1974) was a very important military leader of the Soviet Union. He was the highest-ranking Marshal in the Soviet Union and is renowned as the most successful of all Soviet Generals during World War II. For his success in leading the Soviet army to many great victories against Nazi Germany, he is often referred to as the "Marshal of Victory".[1][2]
Born into a poor peasant family, Zhukov served as a soldier in World War 1. Later, he was a member of the Red Army and excelled in the art of moving large formations of tanks and troops. He gained fame before World War II in Europe when he defeated the Japanese in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in 1939. This was a significant triumph because it would prevent Japan from making more attacks on the Soviet Union for many years.[3][4][5]
In World War II, Zhukov collaborated closely with Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union. He was instrumental in most of the significant engagements on the Eastern Front. To help defend Leningrad and Moscow from the German army in 1941. Later, he was to plan the big counter-attack in the Battle of Stalingrad, a pivotal moment in the war. He was also the commander of the final assault on Berlin in 1945, bringing the war to its end in Europe. His success earned him the honour of receiving the official surrender of Germany.[6][7]
Following the war, Zhukov became a national hero but some political leaders such as Stalin were threatened by his popularity. Because of these political differences, at times he was given less important tasks or was forced to retire. However, he also served as the Minister of Defense for a time in the 1950s. At the time of his death in 1974, he was considered one of the most decorated soldiers in the history of the Soviet Union, having been awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union medal four times.[8][9]
Other websites
[change | change source]Georgy Zhukov - Encyc Archived 2012-03-11 at the Wayback Machine
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Georgy Zhukov | History | Research Starters | EBSCO Research". EBSCO. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
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- ↑ "Georgy Zhukov | History | Research Starters | EBSCO Research". EBSCO. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ DIY. "Georgy Zhukov Facts For Kids". DIY.org. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ "Georgy Zhukov and Russia's 'Great Patriotic War'". Warfare History Network. 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ "Georgy Zhukov summary | Britannica". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ "Georgy Zhukov | Soviet Marshal & WWII Hero | Britannica". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ DIY. "Georgy Zhukov Facts For Kids". DIY.org. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ↑ "Georgy Zhukov and Russia's 'Great Patriotic War'". Warfare History Network. 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
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