What is Georgy Zhukov birthday?

Georgy Zhukov was born at 1896-12-01

When was Georgy Zhukov died?

Georgy Zhukov was died at 1974-06-18

Where was Georgy Zhukov died?

Georgy Zhukov was died in Moscow

Which age was Georgy Zhukov died?

Georgy Zhukov was died at age 77

Where is Georgy Zhukov's birth place?

Georgy Zhukov was born in Zhukov, Kaluga Oblast

What is Georgy Zhukov nationalities?

Georgy Zhukov's nationalities is Russian

How famous is Georgy Zhukov?

Georgy Zhukov is famouse as Military Commander

Georgy Zhukov - Military Commander, Birthday and Facts

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Georgy Zhukov was a notable Soviet military commander during World War II who played a vital role in the defeat of Axis Powers

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Birthday	December 1, 1896
Died on	June 18, 1974
Nationality	Russian
Famous	Leaders, Military Leaders, Military Commander
Known as	Georgiĭ Konstantinovich Zhukov
Birth Place	Zhukov, Kaluga Oblast
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Sagittarius
Born in	Zhukov, Kaluga Oblast
Famous as	Military Commander
Died at Age	77

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Who is Georgy Zhukov?

Georgy Zhukov was a notable Soviet military commander during World War II who played a vital role in the defeat of Axis Powers. Born into a peasant family, he was conscripted into the Russian Imperial Army during World War I. Afterwards he joined the Red Army and served as a cavalry commander during the Russian Civil War. He rose steadily through the military ranks and was later sent to command the forces in Mongolia where he directed an effective counterattack to defeat the Japanese army. Impressed by his leadership, Stalin appointed Zhukov the chief of the army general staff before the German forces invaded Soviet Union in the World War II. Subsequently, Zhukov directed the defense of the city of Moscow and organized a counter-attack against the Germans that drove them back from central Russia. After being appointed deputy commander-in-chief of the Red Army, Zhukov took charge of the defense of Stalingrad where he supervised the encirclement and surrender of the German Sixth Army. Following the defeat of the Germans at the Battle of Kursk, Zhukov led the final Soviet assault on Germany and captured Berlin, becoming a Soviet national hero. However, his popularity threatened Stalin and as a consequence, Zhukov faced a series of demotions. After Stalin's death, Zhukov returned to favor and became minister of defense but later fell out after an argument with Nikita Khrushchev. After being forced out of the government, Zhukov stayed away from politics until his death

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Childhood & Early Life

Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov was born on December 1, 1896, in Strelkovka, Russian Empire, to Konstantin Artemyevich Zhukov, a shoemaker, and his wife, Ustinina Artemievna Zhukova, a farmer. He had an elder sister, Maria.

Born into an impoverished peasant household, Zhukov was apprenticed in the fur trade in Moscow. In July 1915, he was enlisted in the Russian army in the 106th Reserve Cavalry Regiment to serve in World War I.

During World War I, he served bravely and was subsequently promoted to the rank of non-commissioned officer for his valor. Following the 1917 October Revolution, Zhukov joined the Red Army and between 1918 and 1921, he fought in the Russian Civil War, serving with the 1st Cavalry Army.

Career

In 1930, Zhukov was given command of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade of the 7th Cavalry Division.

In 1933, Zhukov became the commander of a cavalry division and was later appointed the deputy commander of the Byelorussian Military District.

In 1938, after effectively dodging Joseph Stalin's "Great Purge" of the Red Army, Zhukov was sent to the Far East to command the First Soviet Mongolian Army Group. In the battle, Zhukov launched a major attack on the Japanese troops and was successful in stopping Japanese aggression along the Mongolian-Manchurian border.

Impressed by Zhukov’s services in the east, Stalin made him the Chief of General Staff of the Red Army in January 1941. Later that year, the Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, opening the Eastern Front of World War II.

After suffering losses on several fronts, Zhukov was given command to secure the city of Moscow from German forces. In order to defend the city, Zhukov recalled Soviet forces stationed in the Far East and skillfully launched a counterattack, forcefully driving the Germans troops away from the city.

Subsequently, Zhukov was appointed the deputy commander-in-chief and assigned the task to defend the city of Stalingrad. Zhukov launched a successful counterattack to envelop the German 6th Army in Stalingrad dubbed as ‘Operation Uranus’, resulting in the surrender of German forces to the Soviet Union.

Later, Zhukov was consulted on the plan for the battle of Kursk and following his suggestions, the Soviet forces were able to defeat the Germans. Upon returning to the northern front, Zhukov completely lifted the siege of Leningrad.

Next, Stalin assigned him to the task of seizing the city of Berlin from enemy forces. After heavy battle, the Soviet forces overpowered the German troops and Zhukov eventually accepted the German surrender.

Following the war, Zhukov became a Soviet national hero and was made the supreme military commander of the Soviet Occupation Zone in Germany. The popularity of Zhukov infuriated Stalin and starting in 1946, Zhukov was demoted several times and was later assigned to the Odessa Military District.

In 1953, after Stalin's death, Zhukov started his political career and was elected as the deputy defense minister, later becoming the Minister of Defense. Afterwards, he was removed from his ministry following an argument over army policy with Nikita Khrushchev, and was never given another role in the government.

Major Works

During World War II, Zhukov skillfully defended the city of Moscow and Stalingard from the German invasion through a well-planned counterattack. He was also profoundly involved in the Battle of Kursk and later commanded the final assault on Berlin.

Awards & Achievements

Georgy Zhukov was conferred the ‘Hero of the Soviet Union’ four times in his career, i.e., in 1939, 1944, 1945 and 1956. He was awarded many other Soviet decorations including the Order of Victory twice, and the Order of Lenin

He also received numerous foreign awards including Grand Cross of the Legion d'Honneur (France, 1945) and the Chief Commander, Legion of Merit (USA, 1945).

Personal Life & Legacy

In 1953, Zhukov married Alexandra Dievna Zuikova. They had two daughters, Era and Ella. The couple got divorced in 1965.

In 1965, he tied the knot with Galina Alexandrovna Semyonova, a former military officer in the Soviet Medical Corps. They had a daughter, Maria.

In 1967, Zhukov had a serious stroke and was hospitalized for some time. He died after another stroke on June 18, 1974, in Moscow, Russia.

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Georgy Zhukov biography timelines

// 1st Dec 1896
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov was born on December 1, 1896, in Strelkovka, Russian Empire, to Konstantin Artemyevich Zhukov, a shoemaker, and his wife, Ustinina Artemievna Zhukova, a farmer. He had an elder sister, Maria.
// Jul 1915
Born into an impoverished peasant household, Zhukov was apprenticed in the fur trade in Moscow. In July 1915, he was enlisted in the Russian army in the 106th Reserve Cavalry Regiment to serve in World War I.
// 1918 To 1921
During World War I, he served bravely and was subsequently promoted to the rank of non-commissioned officer for his valor. Following the 1917 October Revolution, Zhukov joined the Red Army and between 1918 and 1921, he fought in the Russian Civil War, serving with the 1st Cavalry Army.
// 1930
In 1930, Zhukov was given command of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade of the 7th Cavalry Division.
// 1933
In 1933, Zhukov became the commander of a cavalry division and was later appointed the deputy commander of the Byelorussian Military District.
// 1938
In 1938, after effectively dodging Joseph Stalin's "Great Purge" of the Red Army, Zhukov was sent to the Far East to command the First Soviet Mongolian Army Group. In the battle, Zhukov launched a major attack on the Japanese troops and was successful in stopping Japanese aggression along the Mongolian-Manchurian border.
// 1939 To 1956
Georgy Zhukov was conferred the ‘Hero of the Soviet Union’ four times in his career, i.e., in 1939, 1944, 1945 and 1956. He was awarded many other Soviet decorations including the Order of Victory twice, and the Order of Lenin
// Jan 1941
Impressed by Zhukov’s services in the east, Stalin made him the Chief of General Staff of the Red Army in January 1941. Later that year, the Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, opening the Eastern Front of World War II.
// 1945
He also received numerous foreign awards including Grand Cross of the Legion d'Honneur (France, 1945) and the Chief Commander, Legion of Merit (USA, 1945).
// 1946
Following the war, Zhukov became a Soviet national hero and was made the supreme military commander of the Soviet Occupation Zone in Germany. The popularity of Zhukov infuriated Stalin and starting in 1946, Zhukov was demoted several times and was later assigned to the Odessa Military District.
// 1953
In 1953, after Stalin's death, Zhukov started his political career and was elected as the deputy defense minister, later becoming the Minister of Defense. Afterwards, he was removed from his ministry following an argument over army policy with Nikita Khrushchev, and was never given another role in the government.
// 1953 To 1965
In 1953, Zhukov married Alexandra Dievna Zuikova. They had two daughters, Era and Ella. The couple got divorced in 1965.
// 1965
In 1965, he tied the knot with Galina Alexandrovna Semyonova, a former military officer in the Soviet Medical Corps. They had a daughter, Maria.
// 1967 To 18th Jun 1974
In 1967, Zhukov had a serious stroke and was hospitalized for some time. He died after another stroke on June 18, 1974, in Moscow, Russia.

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Georgy Zhukov's FAQ

What is Georgy Zhukov birthday?
Georgy Zhukov was born at 1896-12-01
When was Georgy Zhukov died?
Georgy Zhukov was died at 1974-06-18
Where was Georgy Zhukov died?
Georgy Zhukov was died in Moscow
Which age was Georgy Zhukov died?
Georgy Zhukov was died at age 77
Where is Georgy Zhukov's birth place?
Georgy Zhukov was born in Zhukov, Kaluga Oblast
What is Georgy Zhukov nationalities?
Georgy Zhukov's nationalities is Russian
What is Georgy Zhukov's sun sign?
Georgy Zhukov is Sagittarius
How famous is Georgy Zhukov?
Georgy Zhukov is famouse as Military Commander

Georgy Zhukov - Military Commander, Birthday and Facts