Cuban Missile CrisisMay 1962
Malinovsky supported the secret military deployment later conducted under the codename Operation Anadyr.
Historical person
Rodion Malinovsky Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Rodion Malinovsky, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Russia.
6 records1962–19652 events2 places
Chronological biography
1962
Cuban Missile CrisisJuly 1962
The Soviet military began Operation Anadyr to transport troops, missiles, aircraft, and supporting equipment to Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis10 July 1962
Malinovsky supervised military planning for Operation Anadyr as Soviet forces prepared for the concealed deployment to Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis22 October 1962
Malinovsky placed Soviet military commands on heightened alert after Kennedy announced the quarantine and demanded missile removal.
Cuban Missile Crisis28 October 1962
Malinovsky transmitted orders connected with dismantling and returning the offensive missile systems after the political settlement.
1965
Air Defense Aid1965
Oversees Soviet military support including air defense assistance to North Vietnam
Titles and roles
Marshal · Soviet defence minister · Minister of Defence
Record provenance
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