Cuban Missile CrisisMay 1962
Biryuzov joined a Soviet delegation that discussed the proposed missile deployment with Cuban leaders.
Historical person
Sergei Biryuzov Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Sergei Biryuzov, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Russia.
4 records1962–19621 events3 places
Chronological biography
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis1 June 1962
Biryuzov surveyed Cuban terrain and concluded that Soviet missile units could be deployed secretly enough to support the proposed operation.
Cuban Missile Crisis10 June 1962
Biryuzov reported favorably on the feasibility of deploying strategic missiles in Cuba after returning from the Soviet mission.
Cuban Missile Crisis28 October 1962
Biryuzov's missile forces received orders to dismantle the Cuban launch sites and prepare the strategic missiles for return shipment.
Titles and roles
Marshal · Commander of Strategic Rocket Forces
Record provenance
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