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Marshal Zhukov's Greatest Battles
As chief of the General Staff in the Second World War, Marshal Zhukov commanded the Russian armies in some of the most massive and terrible battles ever fought.
The Battle of Moscow where the Germans penetrated to the suburbs of Russia's capital.
The Battle of Stalingrad where General Paulus and his army of 600,000 men were trapped in a ring of steel.
The Battle of Kursk: The world's greatest armoured engagement and "the Nazi Waterloo".
The Battle of Berlin where Zhukov, with an army of 2½ million men, presided over the Gotterdammerung of the Third Reich.
These are Marshal Zhukov's own memoirs of those battles. They are Edited and introduced by Harrison E. Salisbury, bestselling author of THE 900 DAYS and THE SIEGE OF LENINGRAD.
The Battle of Moscow where the Germans penetrated to the suburbs of Russia's capital.
The Battle of Stalingrad where General Paulus and his army of 600,000 men were trapped in a ring of steel.
The Battle of Kursk: The world's greatest armoured engagement and "the Nazi Waterloo".
The Battle of Berlin where Zhukov, with an army of 2½ million men, presided over the Gotterdammerung of the Third Reich.
These are Marshal Zhukov's own memoirs of those battles. They are Edited and introduced by Harrison E. Salisbury, bestselling author of THE 900 DAYS and THE SIEGE OF LENINGRAD.
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Published January 1, 1969
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Georgi K. Zhukov
25 books28 followersMarshal of the Soviet Union Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov (Russian: Георгий Константинович Жуков; 1 December 1896 – 18 June 1974), was a Soviet career officer in the Red Army who, in the course of World War II, played a pivotal role in leading the Red Army drive through much of Eastern Europe to liberate the Soviet Union from the occupation of the Axis Powers and to conquer other nations, and ultimately, to conquer the capital of Germany itself, Berlin. He is the most decorated general officer in the history of the Soviet Union and Russia.
Amongst many notable generals in the World War II, G. K. Zhukov was placed at the top in the respect of number and scale of victories and his talent in operational and strategical command was recognized by many people. Many famous military leaders in the world such as Bernard Law Montgomery, Dwight David Eisenhower and Jean de Lattre de Tassigny had already recognized Zhukov's great contributions in many important victories in the Second World War. His combat achievements became valuable heritages in humanity's military knowledge, exerted great influence on both the Soviet and the whole world's military theory.
Amongst many notable generals in the World War II, G. K. Zhukov was placed at the top in the respect of number and scale of victories and his talent in operational and strategical command was recognized by many people. Many famous military leaders in the world such as Bernard Law Montgomery, Dwight David Eisenhower and Jean de Lattre de Tassigny had already recognized Zhukov's great contributions in many important victories in the Second World War. His combat achievements became valuable heritages in humanity's military knowledge, exerted great influence on both the Soviet and the whole world's military theory.
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January 5, 2018
The Book about Marshal Zhukov`s Greatest Battles was interesting read to me.
It had opened up Zhukov`s whole Military Campaign`s against the Germans and the Japanese
he oversaw leadership in the Border Clashes at Khalkin Gol and then promoted to Field Marshal up until Operation Barbarossa, he also served as Major General up until the Fall Berlin. The novel briefly describes his relationship with Stalin as equals, he was one of the only people to actually say no the dictator also describes his fall from power in 1947 and his suppression by Stalin up until Stalin`s death in 1953. Rate this book 5/5 for its historical value and anyone with a liking to historical figures autobiography.
It had opened up Zhukov`s whole Military Campaign`s against the Germans and the Japanese
he oversaw leadership in the Border Clashes at Khalkin Gol and then promoted to Field Marshal up until Operation Barbarossa, he also served as Major General up until the Fall Berlin. The novel briefly describes his relationship with Stalin as equals, he was one of the only people to actually say no the dictator also describes his fall from power in 1947 and his suppression by Stalin up until Stalin`s death in 1953. Rate this book 5/5 for its historical value and anyone with a liking to historical figures autobiography.
August 2, 2022
Great short first hand account of WW2 commander
September 5, 2022
A bit outdated now, but there are still some gems in it.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews