Over the entire period of existence of mankind there have been many wars, dramatically changed the course of history.Many of them were on the territory of our country.The success of any combat operations entirely dependent on the skill and experience of military commanders.Who are the great generals and naval commanders in Russia, which brought victory in the Fatherland a difficult battle?Here is the brightest local warlords, starting from the time of the Old Russian state and ending the Great Patriotic War.
Svyatoslav
famous general of Russia - is not only our contemporaries.They were in the period of Russia.Captain brightest of that time historians call the Kiev Prince Svyatoslav.He ascended the throne in 945, immediately after the death of his father Igor.Since Svetoslav was still not old enough to manage the state (at the time of his succession was only 3 years), it has become a regent for his mother Olga.This heroic woman had to lead the Old Russian state, and after her son grew up.The reason was his endless military campaigns, because of which he almost did not happen in Kiev.
independent right to their lands Svyatoslav began only in the year 964, but then he did not stop military campaigns.In 965 he was able to defeat the Khazar Khanate and attach a number of conquered territories to the ancient Russia.Svyatoslav held a series of trips to Bulgaria (968-969), grasping it turns the city.He stopped only after the captured Pereyaslavets.In the Bulgarian town prince planned to move the capital of Russia and to expand their holdings to the Danube, but because of the raids on the lands of Kiev Pechenegs he was forced to return home from the army.In 970-971 years Russian troops led by Svyatoslav fought for the Bulgarian territory to claim them Byzantium.Prince defeat the mighty opponent failed.The result of this struggle was concluded between Russia and Byzantium profitable military-trade agreements.It is not known how many conquests had to spend more Svyatoslav, if in 972, he was killed in a battle with the Pechenegs.
Alexander Nevsky
Prominent Russian generals were in the period of feudal fragmentation of Rus.These politicians should include Alexander Nevsky.Being a prince of Novgorod, Vladimir and Kiev, he went down in history as a talented military leader, who led the nation in the fight against competing on the northwest territory of Russia Swedes and Germans.In 1240, despite the predominance of the strength of the enemy, he won a brilliant victory on the Neva River, inflicting a crushing blow to the Swedish army.In 1242 the Germans broke on Lake Peipsi.Merit Alexander Nevsky not only military victories, but also in diplomatic abilities.Through negotiations with the rulers of the Golden Horde, he managed to secure the release of the Russian army from participation in wars conducted by the Tatar khans.After the death of Nevsky was canonized by the Orthodox Church.It is considered the patron saint of Russian soldiers.
Dmitry Donskoy
Continuing to talk about who is the most famous military leaders of Russia, it is necessary to recall the legendary Dmitry Donskoy.Prince of Moscow and Vladimir went down in history as the man who laid the foundation for the liberation of Russian lands from the Mongol-Tatar yoke.Charter tolerate tyranny of the ruler of the Golden Mamaia, Don with an army against him.The decisive battle took place on Kulikovo Field in September 1380.Troops Dmitry Donskoy 2 times inferior to the size of the army of the enemy.Despite the disparity of forces, the great commander was able to defeat the enemy, almost completely destroying its many shelves.The defeat of the army of Mamai not only accelerated the time of release of the Russian lands from the Golden Horde dependence, but also contributed to the strengthening of the Moscow principality.As Nevsky, after Don's death was canonized by the Orthodox Church.
Mikhail Golitsyn
known Russian generals lived in the time of Emperor Peter I. One of the most prominent commanders of this era was Prince Mikhail Golitsyn, who became famous in the 21-year-old Northern War against Sweden.He rose to the rank of Field Marshal.He distinguished himself during the capture in 1702 by Russian troops Noteburg Swedish fortress.He was commander of the Guard during the Battle of Poltava in 1709, which resulted in the Swedes suffered a crushing defeat.After the battle with Alexander Menshikov pursued the retreating enemy troops and forced them to lay down their arms.
In 1714 the Russian army under the command of Golitsyn struck the Swedish infantry near the Finnish village Lappole (Napo).This victory was of great strategic importance during the Northern War.The Swedes were driven from Finland and Russia captured a springboard for further advance.Distinguished Golitsyn in the naval battle of the island Grengam (1720), which marked the end of a long and bloody war North.As commander of the Russian fleet, he forced the Swedes to retreat.After that, on the Baltic Sea was established Russian influence.
Fyodor Ushakov
not only the best Russian generals praised his country.Naval commander did it is not worse than the commanders of the land forces.That was Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, which for many victories Orthodox Church canonized.He participated in the Russian-Turkish War (1787-1791).He headed the naval battles have Fidonisi, Tendra, Kaliakra Kerch, led by precipitation of Corfu.In 1790-1792 he commanded the Black Sea Fleet.During his military career Ushakov spent 43 battlefield.None of these lesions it has not received.In the battle he managed to keep all ships entrusted to him.
Alexander Suvorov
on the world famous, some Russian generals.Suvorov is one of them.As generalissimo of sea and land forces, as well as the gentleman of all existing in the Russian Empire military orders, he left an imprint on the history of their country.He proved himself as a talented military leader in the two Russian-Turkish wars, a Swiss and Italian campaigns.He commanded in 1787 Kinburn battles, in 1789 - the battle of Focsani and Ramnicu.He headed the storming of Izmail (1790) and Prague (1794).During his military career victory he won more than 60 fights and has not lost in any battle.Together with the Russian army went to Berlin, Warsaw and the Alps.He left behind a book, "The Science of Winning", which outlined a strategy successful conduct of the war.
Mikhail Kutuzov
When asked about who the famous military leaders of Russia, many people immediately think of the Kutuzov.This is not surprising, because of the special merit of this man was awarded the Order of Saint George - the highest military award of the Russian Empire.He wore the rank of Field Marshal.Almost all life Kutuzov took in battle.He is the hero of the two Russian-Turkish wars.In 1774, in the Battle of Alushta, he was wounded in the head, causing lost his right eye.After a long period of treatment, he was appointed governor-general of the Crimean peninsula.In 1788 he got the second serious head injury.In 1790, he successfully led the storming of Izmail, where he showed himself as a fearless commander.In 1805, he went to Austria to command the troops opposed to Napoleon.In the same year he took part in the battle of Austerlitz.
In 1812, Kutuzov was appointed commander of Russian troops in the war against Napoleon.He held a grand battle of Borodino, after which the military council held at Fili, was forced to make a decision on the withdrawal of Russian army from Moscow.As a result of the counter-offensive troops under the command of Kutuzov could throw back the enemy from their territory.Considered the strongest in Europe, the French army suffered huge human losses.
leadership talent Kutuzov ensured our country a strategic victory over Napoleon, and he himself has brought worldwide fame.Although the captain and did not support the idea of the persecution of the French in Europe, it was his appointed commander of united Russian and Prussian forces.But the disease has not allowed Kutuzov give another battle in April 1813 he, reaching the troops to Prussia, cold and died.
generals in the war against Nazi Germany
Great Patriotic War opened the world the names of talented Soviet commanders.Prominent Russian military leaders have put a lot of effort to defeat Nazi Germany and the destruction of fascism in European lands.Brave Front commanders in the Soviet Union was a lot.Thanks to the skill and heroism, they were able to adequately oppose the well-trained and armed with the latest technology of the German invaders.We offer to meet with two of the greatest generals - Ivan Konev and Zhukov.
Ivan Konev
One of those to whom our country is obliged to victory, is the legendary Marshal and twice Hero of the Soviet Union Ivan Konev.Began to participate in the war, the Soviet leader as commander of the 19th Army of the North Caucasus region.During the battle of Smolensk (1941) Konev managed to avoid capture and display of the environment management of the enemy army and connected Regiment.After that, the commander commanded the Western, North-Western, Kalinin, Steppe, First and Second Ukrainian fronts.He participated in the Battle of Moscow, Kalinin led operations (defensive and offensive).In 1942 Konev led (along with Zhukov) first and second Rzhev-Sychevsky and winter 1943 - Zhizdrinsky operation.
Because of the superiority of the enemy many battles, commander conducted until mid-1943 for the Soviet Army were unsuccessful.But the situation changed dramatically after the victory over the enemy in the Battle of Kursk (July-August 1943).After that Konev-led forces conducted a series of offensives (Poltava, Kremenchug, Pyatihatskuyu, Znamensky, Kirovohrad, Lvov-Sandomierz), as a result of which the Nazis had cleared most of the territory of Ukraine.In January 1945, the First Ukrainian Front under the command of Konev, together with its allies launched the Vistula-Oder operation, liberated from the Nazis Krakow and Auschwitz.In the spring of 1945 the troops of Marshal came to Berlin, and he was personally involved in his assault.
Georgy Zhukov
greatest general, four times Hero of the Soviet Union, winner of numerous domestic and foreign military awards, Georgy Zhukov was a truly legendary figure.In his youth, he participated in the First World and the Civil War, the Battle of the Khalkhin-.At the time of Hitler's invasion of the territory of the Soviet Union Zhukov was appointed by the government as Deputy People's Commissar of Defence and the Chief of the General Staff.
During World War II headed the troops of the Leningrad, the Reserve and the First Belorussian Front.He participated in the Battle of Moscow, Stalingrad and Kursk battles.In 1943 Zhukov together with other Soviet generals carried out the breakthrough of the blockade of Leningrad.Coordinated action in the Zhitomir-Berdichev and Chernovtsy Proskurov-operations, which resulted in was liberated from the Germans of the Ukrainian lands.
the summer of 1944 led the largest in the history of mankind military operation "Bagration", during which the Nazis had been cleared from Belarus, the Baltic states and Eastern part of Poland.In early 1945, together with Konev coordinated by Soviet troops during the liberation of Warsaw.In the spring of 1945 he participated in the capture of Berlin.In Moscow, June 24, 1945 he held a victory parade, dedicated to the defeat of Nazi Germany by Soviet troops.Assuming it was entrusted to Marshal Georgy Zhukov.
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in one publication is impossible to list all the great military leaders of our country.Russian generals and admirals from Ancient Rus to the present day played a prominent role in world history, glorifying the domestic art of war, heroism and bravery entrusted them with the army.
