Marshal of Victory: The Autobiography of General Georgy Zhukov - Rilegato

Zhukov, Georgy

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ISBN 10: 1781592918 ISBN 13: 9781781592915

Casa editrice: Pen & Sword, 2013

Riassunto

Marshal of the Soviet Union Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov remains a national hero in today’s Russia as the man who beat Hitler and saved both Russia and Europe from the Nazis. His reputation is that of a Russian patriot and an independent-minded general who remained a key figure in Stalin’s high command throughout the Great Patriotic War. Zhukov played a significant role in virtually all the principal battles on the Eastern Front during the Second World War – including Moscow, Leningrad, Stalingrad, Kursk and Berlin. It was Zhukov who formally accepted Germany’s unconditional surrender on 9 May 1945. In his post-war autobiography Zhukov chronicled his brilliant career as he saw it – and wanted it to be seen. His memoirs reveal the why and how of decision-making at the highest level of the Soviet command throughout the war, and his continued loyalty to the Soviet dictator despite being demoted after the war. Zhukov’s writing is a fascinating and invaluable source for anyone interested in the war on the Eastern Front and presents intriguing insights into Zhukov the man as well as Zhukov the military commander.

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L'autore:

Professor Geoffrey Roberts is an internationally recognised expert on Stalin, Soviet foreign policy and the Second World War. His publications include Stalin's Wars: From World War to Cold War, 1939-1953, Molotov: Stalin's Cold Warrior and Stalin's General: The Life of Georgy Zhukov.

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• Editore: Pen & Sword
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1781592918
• ISBN 13: 9781781592915
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 524
• Redattore: Roberts Geoffrey