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Sergei Biryuzov Biography and Timeline

Follow Sergei Biryuzov through 4 dated historical records for Russia.

Sergei Biryuzov, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1962–1962Years on this page

1962

Cuban Missile Crisis

Marshal · Commander of Strategic Rocket Forces · Havana · Government / Government of Russia

Biryuzov joined a Soviet delegation that discussed the proposed missile deployment with Cuban leaders.

Role range: 1917-1991 – 1955-1963

Cuban Missile Crisis

Marshal · Commander of Strategic Rocket Forces · Cuba · Warfare / Military

Biryuzov surveyed Cuban terrain and concluded that Soviet missile units could be deployed secretly enough to support the proposed operation.

Role range: 1917-1991 – 1955-1963

Cuban Missile Crisis

Marshal · Commander of Strategic Rocket Forces · Moscow · Warfare / Military

Biryuzov reported favorably on the feasibility of deploying strategic missiles in Cuba after returning from the Soviet mission.

Role range: 1917-1991 – 1955-1963

Cuban Missile Crisis

Marshal · Commander of Strategic Rocket Forces · Moscow · Warfare / Military

Biryuzov's missile forces received orders to dismantle the Cuban launch sites and prepare the strategic missiles for return shipment.

Role range: 1917-1991 – 1955-1963

Records, sources and methodology

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