Marshal Zhukov - Warrior, Commander, Citizen

Abstract

The paradox is as prevalent today as it ever was-almost all the outstanding geniuses that Russia has seen have been out of favor with its leaders for most of their careers. There are two reasons for this: they were often more talented than the leaders themselves; and, however great they were, they served Russia rather than themselves or their superiors. Zhukov arose as a great military leader thanks to his natural talent and the influences of those historical events and vital conditions that predetermined his fate. Not one of the talented military leaders from the Second World War can be compared to Zhukov in the profundity, breadth, and foresight of his strategic thought, in his will power, and organizational capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA382914

Entities

People

  • Vladislav A. Goncharov

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Civil War
  • Far East
  • Governments
  • Infantry
  • Military History
  • Military Science
  • Personality
  • Second World War
  • Self Propelled
  • Self Propelled Guns
  • Students
  • Training
  • Universities
  • Ussr
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.