Deputy Supreme Commander
Appointed Deputy Supreme Commander in Chief by Stalin
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
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Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov through 72 dated historical records for Russia.
Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1942
1943
Iskra
Launches Operation "Iskra" with the Leningrad garrison moving south along Lake Ladoga
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Iskra
Links up with the Volkhov front to repel the Germans after their siege of Leningrad
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Battle of Stalingrad
The German 6th Army surrenders. Since Zhkovs counter-attack 32 Axis Divisions & 3 Axis Brigades have been destroyed
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Sixth Army
The German 6th Army surrenders
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
1944
Ukranian Front
Konevs units make contact Zhukov threatening the remains of the 1st Panzer Army
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Capture of Bucharest
The Soviet Army enters Bucharest capital of Romania
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
1945
Battle of Berlin
The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder offensive across the Narew River and, from Warsaw, a three-day operation on a broad front which incorporated four army Fronts
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Red Army
The Red Army begins the Vistula-Oder offensive across the Narew River and, from Warsaw, a three-day operation on a broad front which incorporated four army Fronts
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Battle of Berlin
Starting on 16 January 1945, the Red Army breached through the German front as a result of the Vistula-Oder Offensive and rapidly advanced westward as fast as 30-40 kilometres a day
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Red Army
Starting on 16 January 1945, the Red Army breached through the German front as a result of the Vistula-Oder Offensive and rapidly advanced westward as fast as 30-40 kilometres a day
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Battle of Berlin
The 1st Belorussian Front led by Marshal Georgy Zhukov starts shelling Berlins city centre
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Battle of Berlin
The Soviet 3rd Shock Army crossed the Moltke bridge and started to fan out into the surrounding streets and buildings
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Battle of Berlin
The Soviets rapidly advance through the city and reach the city centre, conquering the Reichstag on 30 April after fierce fighting
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Battle of Berlin
The Soviets capture the Reich Chancellery
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Capture of Berlin
Directs the capture of Berlin
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Result of Surrender of Germany
German military leaders formally acknowledge defeat in Zhukov's presence.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Surrender of Germany
German military leaders sign documents of surrender in Zhukovs presence
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Result of Surrender of German Forces in Prague
German forces in Prague cease resistance and pass under Soviet control.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Surrender of German Forces in Prague
German forces in Prague surrender to the Soviet Army
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Anti-Fascist Parties
The anti-fascist parties are used for the spread of communism. Orders the creation of anti-fascist parties & trades unions in the German Soviet Zone
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
German Soviet Zone
Orders the creation of anti-fascist parties & trades unions in the German Soviet Zone
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
Allied Control Commission
Initial Member of Allied Control Commission over Germany
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1946
1946
Allied Control Commission
Walks out of the Allied Control Commission
Role range: 1917-1991
Soviet Control Commission
Appointed Head of the Soviet Control Committee
Role range: 1917-1991
1953
Exile of Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov
Returns from exile after Stalins death
Role range: 1917-1991
Deputy Minister
Appointed First Deputy Minister of Defence
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1953-1955
1955
Rule of Hungary
Orders occupation of Hungary after a debate in the Politburo
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1955-1957
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1955-1957
1956
Central Committee
Appointed Member of Presidium of the Central Committee
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1956-1956
Dismissal
Dimissed for undermining the Communist Party's authority in the armed forces
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1956-1956
1974
Death of Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov
Death of Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov
Records, sources and methodology
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