February 12, 1900 march 18, 1982 was a lieutenant general in the soviet red army during world war ii, twice hero. Lieutenant general vasily chuikov 19001982 is probably the bestknown defender of stalingrad. Chuikov, who was commander of the soviet 62nd army tasked with defending stalingrad, gives a great first hand account of the battle from his perspective. Vasily chuikov, in full vasily ivanovich chuikov born february 12 january 31, old style, 1900, serebryannye prudy, near moscow, russian empiredied march 18, 1982, moscow, russia, u. Vasily ivanovich chuikov 12 february 1900 18 march 1982 was a soviet military officer. Lieutenant general vasily ivanovich chuikov prior to 1943 vasily ivanovic chuikov was a soviet lieutenant general in the red army during wwii, commander of the 62nd army during the battle of stalingrad, twice hero of the soviet union 1944, 1945, who after the war became a. Chuikov, vasily ivanovich 1900 1982, marshal of the soviet union 1955, twice hero of the soviet union, and red army commander renowned during world war ii for his stoic and ruthless defense of stalingrad and vital role in the capture of berlin josef stalin routinely employed vasily chuikov as a shock commander in the most difficult sectors of the front. Stalingrad at 75, the turning point of world war ii in europe. He served in the russian revolution and into the beginning of world war ii. Russian fighter, battle of stalingrad, victory parade, combat medic, red army. He commanded the 62nd army as it fought from september 1942 to february 1943 against the initially far superior german forces in the city center and the industrial district to the north. Marshal vasily ivanovich chuikov 19001982 battle of stalingrad, 30 year. He took control over the 62nd army in the battle of stalingrad and was awarded the hero of the soviet union twice. Vasily ivanovich chuikov biography, family life and.
Vasily chuikov, in full vasily ivanovich chuikov, born february 12 january 31, old style, 1900, serebryannye prudy, near moscow, russian empiredied march 18, 1982, moscow, russia, u. Looking for reliable information or news facts about ww2. More than four million combatants fought in the gargantuan struggle at stalingrad between the nazi and soviet armies. The victor of stalingrad went on to become the conqueror of nazi.
Vasily chuikov world war ii wiki fandom powered by wikia. Healing through prayers ebook by brenda kay winters rakuten kobo. Vasily ivanovich chuikov 19001982 find a grave memorial. This would not have bothered marshal of the soviet union vasily ivanovich chuikov, commander of the legendary 62 nd army that for more than five months fought the huge nazi sixth army to a standstill on the banks of the volga, always outnumbered by factors of up to 15 to one. Vasily ivanovich chuikov was a soviet lieutenant general in the red army during world war ii, commander of the 62nd army during the battle of stalingrad, twice hero of. Vasily chuikov wikipedia bahasa melayu, ensiklopedia bebas. Following world war ii, chuikov was chief of the group of soviet forces in germany, commander of the kiev military district, chief of the soviet armed forces and deputy minister of defense, and. General vasily ivanovich chuikov 19001982 was a high ranked soviet military personnel, commander of the red army during the civil war, and lieutenant general during world war ii. He was born into peasant family and had eleven siblings. Vasily chuikov author of the end of the third reich goodreads. As the commander of the 62nd army he led the troops that turned the fortunes of the german army during the battle of stalingrad. Nikolay chuikov laid flowers on the grave of his grandfathermarshal, whose birth has passed 120 years. Every german soldier must be made to feel that he is living under the muzzle of a russian gun. Following world war ii, chuikov was chief of the group of soviet forces in germany 194953, commander of the kiev military district 195360, chief of the soviet armed forces and deputy minister of.
This is a must read for anyone truly interested in the battle for stalingrad and modern urban warfare. The battle of stalingrad highlighted the main differences between soviet and german war machines, and the tactical nous of the commanders leading the armies. Vasily chuikov union of soviet socialist republics fandom. Vasily ivanovich chuikov, nicknamed the stone and the man of will, was a lieutenant general in the red army.
Handwritten note by vasily chuikov vasily chuikov 1. This clear and accessible 43page book is structured as follows. Vasily chuikov wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia. Vasily ivanovich chuikov lahir 12 februari 1900 meninggal 18 maret 1982 pada umur 82 tahun adalah seorang perwira militer uni soviet. He never left stalingrad during the defense of the city. Vasily ivanovich chuikov was a soviet lieutenantgeneral in the red army during world war ii. Vasily ivanovich chuikov was a soviet lieutenant general in the red army during world war ii, commander of the 62nd army during the battle of stalingrad, twice hero of the soviet union, and after.
It was him who officially accepted the surrender of berlins forces, which ended the western front of world war ii. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading stalingrad battle of the century. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The eighth of twelve children, he and his seven brothers fought in the russian civil war, during which he became commander of the 40th regiment and was twice awarded the. Vasily ivanovich chuikov february 12, 1900 march 18, 1982 was a lieutenant general in the soviet red army during world war ii who after the war became a marshal of the soviet union. Marshal vasily ivanovich chuikov of the soviet union eastern front ww2, battle of. Vasily chuikov article about vasily chuikov by the free.
His fame stems mostly from commanding the 62nd army during the battle of stalingrad. The germans had friedrich paulus, who was 51 years old, and led the german 6 th army while the soviet union had vasily chuikov, who was 42 years old and led the soviet 62 nd army. February 12, 1900 march 18, 1982 was a soviet lieutenant general in the red army during world war ii, twice hero of the soviet union 1944, 1945, who after the war became a marshal of the soviet union. Fall of berlin mass market paperback vasili ivanovich chuikov author. He was a major consultant for the design of the stalingrad battle memorial on mamayev kurgan, and was buried there after his death at the age of 82. Vasily ivanovich chuikov february 12, 1900 march 18, 1982 was a soviet lieutenant general in the red army during world war ii, commander of the 62nd army during the battle of stalingrad, twice hero of the soviet union 1944, 1945, and after the war a marshal of the soviet union quotes. Vasily chuikov author of the end of the third reich. The battle of stalingrad was one of the major battles of the second world war. Vasily ivanovich chuikov was a soviet military officer best known for commanding the 62nd army during the battle of stalingrad. Stalingrad, the turning point of world war ii in europe. Chuikov, the son of a peasant, joined the red army in. During the battle of berlin, chuikov still commanded the 62nd army renamed 8th guards army for all their achievements, a part of. Today, february 12, marshal, twice hero of the soviet union vasily chuikov, would have turned 120. It was at stalingrad that chuikov developed the important tactic of hugging the enemy, by which soviet soldiers kept the german army so close to.
He was the commander of the 62nd army which saw heavy combat during the battle of stalingrad. Hero of the soviet union 1944, 1945, who after the war became a en. February 12th, 1900 serebryaniye prudymoscow oblast, russia date of death. The battle for stalingrad by chuikov vasili i abebooks. Vasily chuikov quotes 8 quotes quotes of famous people. The end of the third reich by vasily chuikov goodreads.
February 12, 1900 march 18, 1982 was a lieutenant general in the soviet red army during world war ii, twice en. Stalingrad battle of the century kindle edition by chuikov, vasily, medley, dale. Ia menjadi panglima pada pertempuran stalingrad referensi. Introduction to the battle of stalingrad political and social context the origins of the conflict the invasion of the soviet union the soviet union on the brink control of the caucasus oil commanders and leaders vasily ivanovich chuikov, russian general friedrich wilhelm ernst. Vasily ivanovich chuikov was a soviet military officer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.