WWII is considered one of the most violent and bloody armed conflicts of the XX century. Of course, the victory in the war was the merit of the Soviet people, who, at the cost of countless sacrifices, gave the future generation a peaceful life. However, this became possible thanks to the unsurpassed talent of the Soviet generals. Generals participating in the Second World War forged victory together with ordinary citizens of the USSR, demonstrating heroism and courage.
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov is considered one of the most key figures of the Great Patriotic War. The beginning of Zhukov's military career dates back to 1916, when he took a direct part in the First World War. In one of the battles, Zhukov was seriously injured, was shell-shocked, but, despite this, he did not leave his post. For courage and valor, he was awarded the St. George Crosses of the 3rd and 4th degrees.
WWII generals are not just military commanders, they are real innovators in their field. Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov is a prime example of this. It was he, the first of all representatives of the Red Army, who was awarded the insignia - the Marshal's Star, as well asawarded the highest rank of military service - Marshal of the Soviet Union.
Aleksey Mikhailovich Vasilevsky
The list of "Generals of the Second World War" is impossible to imagine without this outstanding person. Throughout the war, Vasilevsky was on the fronts for 22 months with his soldiers, and only 12 months in Moscow. The great commander personally commanded in the battles in the heroic Stalingrad, during the days of the defense of Moscow, repeatedly visited the most dangerous territories in terms of the attack of the enemy German army.
Aleksey Mikhailovich Vasilevsky, Major General of the Second World War, had a surprisingly courageous character. Thanks to his strategic thinking and lightning-fast understanding of the situation, he repeatedly managed to repel enemy attacks and avoid many casu alties.
For the successful results of the counter-offensive at Stalingrad, as well as the defeat of the group of Field Marshal Paulus, Vasilevsky Alexei Mikhailovich was awarded the title "Marshal of the Soviet Union", and was also awarded the Order of Suvorov, 1st degree.
Konstantin Konstantinovich Rokossovsky
The rating "Outstanding Generals of the Second World War" will not be complete without mentioning an amazing person, a talented commander K. K. Rokossovsky. Rokossovsky's military career began at the age of 18, when he asked to join the Red Army, whose regiments passed through Warsaw.
There is a negative imprint in the biography of the great commander. So, in 1937, he was slandered and accused of having links with foreign intelligence, which served as the basis for his arrest. However, the rigidity andRokossovsky's perseverance played a significant role. He did not confess to the charges imputed to him. The acquittal and release of Konstantin Konstantinovich took place in 1940.
For successful military operations near Moscow, as well as for the defense of Stalingrad, the name of Rokossovsky is in the forefront of the list of "great generals of the Second World War." For the role that the general played in the attack on Minsk and Baranovichi, Konstantin Konstantinovich was awarded the title of Marshal of the Soviet Union. Awarded with many orders and medals.
Ivan Stepanovich Konev
Do not forget that the list of "Generals and Marshals of the Second World War" includes the name of Konev I. S. One of the key operations, which is indicative of the fate of Ivan Stepanovich, is the Korsun-Shevchenko offensive. This operation made it possible to encircle a large grouping of enemy troops, which also played a positive role in turning the tide of the war.
Alexander Werth, a popular English journalist, wrote about this tactical offensive and Konev’s unique victory: “Konev carried out a lightning offensive against enemy forces through slush, mud, impassability and mudslides.” For innovative ideas, perseverance, valor and colossal courage, Ivan Stepanovich joined the list, which included generals and marshals of the Great Patriotic War. The title of "Marshal of the Soviet Union" commander Konev received the third, after Zhukov and Vasilevsky.
Andrey Ivanovich Eremenko
One of the most famous personalities of the Great Patriotic War is AndreiIvanovich Eremenko, born in Markovka settlement in 1872. The military career of the outstanding commander began in 1913, when he was drafted into the Russian Imperial Army.
This person is interesting because he received the title of Marshal of the Soviet Union for other merits than Rokossovsky, Zhukov, Vasilevsky and Konev. If the listed generals of the WWII armies were awarded orders for offensive operations, then Andrei Ivanovich received an honorary military rank for defense. Eremenko took an active part in the operations near Stalingrad, in particular, he was one of the initiators of the counteroffensive, which resulted in the capture of a group of German soldiers in the amount of 330 thousand people.
Rodion Yakovlevich Malinovsky
One of the brightest commanders of the Soviet Union during the Great Patriotic War is Rodion Yakovlevich Malinovsky. He was enrolled in the Red Army at the age of 16. During the First World War, he received multiple severe wounds. Two fragments from the shells got stuck in the back, the third pierced through the leg. Despite this, after recovery, he was not commissioned, but continued to serve his homeland.
Special words deserve his military successes during the Second World War. In December 1941, being in the rank of lieutenant general, Malinovsky was appointed commander of the Southern Front. However, the most striking episode in the biography of Rodion Yakovlevich is the defense of Stalingrad. The 66th Army, under the strict leadership of Malinovsky, launched a counteroffensivenear Stalingrad. Thanks to this, it was possible to defeat the 6th German army, which reduced the onslaught of the enemy on the city. After the end of the war, Rodion Yakovlevich was awarded the honorary title of "Hero of the Soviet Union".
Semyon Konstantinovich Timoshenko
Victory, of course, was forged by all the people, but the generals of the Second World War played a special role in the defeat of the German troops. The list of outstanding commanders is supplemented by the surname of Semyon Konstantinovich Timoshenko. The commander repeatedly received Stalin's angry statements, which was due to failed operations in the first days of the war. Semyon Konstantinovich, having shown courage and bravery, asked the commander in chief to send him to the most dangerous area of battles.
Marshal Timoshenko during his military career commanded the most important fronts and areas that were of a strategic nature. The most striking facts in the biography of the commander are the battles on the territory of Belarus, in particular the defense of Gomel and Mogilev.
Ivan Khristoforovich Chuikov
Ivan Khristoforovich was born into a peasant family in 1900. He decided to devote his life to the service of his homeland, to connect with military activities. He took a direct part in the Civil War, for which he was awarded two Orders of the Red Banner.
During the Second World War, he was the commander of the 64th and then the 62nd Army. Under his leadership, the most important defensive battles took place, which made it possible to defend Stalingrad. Ivan Khristoforovich Chuikov for the liberation of Ukraine fromNazi occupation was awarded the title of "Hero of the Soviet Union".
The Great Patriotic War is the most important battle of the 20th century. Thanks to the valor, courage and courage of the Soviet soldiers, as well as the innovation and ability of commanders to make decisions in difficult situations, the Red Army managed to achieve a crushing victory over Nazi Germany.
