Sergei Biryuzov1 June 1962
Biryuzov surveyed Cuban terrain and concluded that Soviet missile units could be deployed secretly enough to support the proposed operation.
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Biryuzov surveyed Cuban terrain and concluded that Soviet missile units could be deployed secretly enough to support the proposed operation.
Biryuzov reported favorably on the feasibility of deploying strategic missiles in Cuba after returning from the Soviet mission.
Malinovsky supervised military planning for Operation Anadyr as Soviet forces prepared for the concealed deployment to Cuba.
Pliyev commanded the Soviet Group of Forces in Cuba as missile, air-defense, armored, and support units arrived under Operation Anadyr.
Malinovsky placed Soviet military commands on heightened alert after Kennedy announced the quarantine and demanded missile removal.
Pliyev placed Soviet forces in Cuba on increased readiness after Kennedy announced the quarantine and demanded missile withdrawal.
Arkhipov opposed launching B-59's nuclear torpedo and helped persuade the submarine commander to surface.
Pliyev's command faced intense pressure as American reconnaissance continued and a Soviet surface-to-air unit shot down Anderson's U-2.
Savitsky considered using a nuclear torpedo after United States forces used signalling depth charges near submarine B-59.
Biryuzov's missile forces received orders to dismantle the Cuban launch sites and prepare the strategic missiles for return shipment.
Malinovsky transmitted orders connected with dismantling and returning the offensive missile systems after the political settlement.
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