Cuban Missile Crisis
Malinovsky supported the secret military deployment later conducted under the codename Operation Anadyr.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1957-1967
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Rodion Malinovsky Biography and Timeline
Follow Rodion Malinovsky through 6 dated historical records for Russia.
Rodion Malinovsky, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1962–1965Years on this page
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis
Malinovsky supervised military planning for Operation Anadyr as Soviet forces prepared for the concealed deployment to Cuba.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1957-1967
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Soviet military began Operation Anadyr to transport troops, missiles, aircraft, and supporting equipment to Cuba.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1957-1967
Cuban Missile Crisis
Malinovsky placed Soviet military commands on heightened alert after Kennedy announced the quarantine and demanded missile removal.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1957-1967
Cuban Missile Crisis
Malinovsky transmitted orders connected with dismantling and returning the offensive missile systems after the political settlement.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1957-1967
1965
Air Defense Aid
Oversees Soviet military support including air defense assistance to North Vietnam
Role range: 1960-1975 – 1957-1967
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