Zhukov, Georgi Konstantinovich
Zhukov, Georgi Konstantinovich (1896–1974) Soviet military commander and politician. Zhukov fought in the Russian Revolution (1917), and in the ensuing civil war (1918–20). During World War 2, he led the defence of Moscow (1941), and defeated the German siege of Stalingrad and Leningrad (1943). In 1945, Zhukov led the final assault on Berlin. After
Stalin's death, he became defence minister (1955). Although supportive of Nikita
Khrushchev's reforms, he was removed from office in 1957. He was rehabilitated in the 1960s, receiving the Order of Lenin in 1966.
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Marshal Zhukov, 'the best of the best': in researching his ground-breaking new portrait of the man who commanded the Soviet defence to Hitler, Albert Axell spent time in Russia, interviewing people close to Zhukov including his two eldest daughters. (Frontline).(Interview)(Biography)
Magazine article from: History Today; 6/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...known in the West. Yet Georgi Zhukov (1896-1974), the Russian...fine dancer and non-smoker, Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov was also regarded by many as...delicacy. Off the battlefield, Georgi Zhukov was a loving father to...
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Books: Missed chance to meet the general; Zhukov: The Conqueror of Berlin, by John Colvin, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, pounds 14.99.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 9/18/2004; 700+ words
; ...perhaps the greatest of them all, Zhukov, made his mark. No other commander...in the struggle than General Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov. Even before the war began for the Russians in 1941, Zhukov contributed to the Soviet success...
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Air War over Russia
Magazine article from: Air & Space Power Journal; 10/1/2005; ; 641 words
; ...acknowledged in the footnotes. Errors, such as reference to the Soviet deputy commander in chief Grigori Zhukov (p. 12) instead of Georgi Konstantinovich, argue for more careful preparation of the text. Air War over Russia scarcely rises above the...
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Artifacts from Russian military collections on display in Washington.(Originated from Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 8/7/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...s director, Col. Alexander Konstantinovich Nikonov. The dramatic exhibit...photograph depicts the victorious Gen. Georgi Zhukov riding into Red Square on a white...that Hitler had in his office; Zhukov's military jacket; and a morale...
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Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov (1896-1974) was the Soviet Union's most prominent military leader during World War II. In the 1950s he played a crucial role in Bolshevik party politics. Georgi Zhukov was born...
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Zhukov, Georgi Konstantinovich
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Zhukov, Georgi Konstantinovich (1896–1974) Soviet military commander and politician. Zhukov fought in the Russian Revolution...and Leningrad (1943). In 1945, Zhukov led the final assault on Berlin...
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Zhukov, Georgi (Konstantinovich)
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History
Zhukov, Georgi (Konstantinovich) (1896–1974) Soviet military leader, born in Russia. He was responsible for much of the planning of the Soviet...
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