Georgy Zhukov

Marshal of the Soviet Union (1896-1974)

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Lived 1896–1974, aged 78

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1896–1974
Aged 78

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Updated 2026-05-29

Soviet military strategist who orchestrated the Red Army's biggest WWII wins as deputy commander-in-chief under Stalin. Held every major post—General Staff chief, Defence Minister, Politburo member—before falling out of favour in the late 1950s.

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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).

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