Georgy Zhukov
1896–1974 · Soviet/Russian (Strelkovka / Moscow) · World War II
Known for: The general who beat Hitler—won at Stalingrad, Kursk, and Berlin. The most important Allied commander of WWII
Zhukov was the Soviet general most responsible for defeating Nazi Germany. He saved Moscow (1941), planned the counterattack at Stalingrad (1942-43), won the Battle of Kursk (the largest tank battle in history), and conquered Berlin (1945). He accepted Germany's unconditional surrender.
Stalin, jealous of his popularity, repeatedly demoted and exiled him. He survived by being too important to kill.
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