To understand who the General of Infantry, the dignity of this order, it is necessary to explain what she Infantry.The word that came from a foreign language means infantry or infantry.Russian army was artillery, infantry and cavalry.Prior to 1796, the army had the rank of general and from the fortification, and General of Artillery.
high military rank
General of Infantry - a phrase meant in pre-revolutionary Russia the highest rank in the infantry.In the ranking he ranks among General Field Marshal and Lieutenant General.Chin was introduced in 1699 and lasted for the rest of the imperial period.From 1763 to 1796 has been canceled and then reintroduced by Emperor Paul I. This the rank that corresponds to the civil "privy councilor", refers to the reasons, canceled history.LG Kornilov, Yudenich NN, AE Wrangel - the last White Guard ranks, wore the title of "General of Infantry."
known carriers
From its famous historical figures awarded AP Yermolov and General M. I.Miloradovich who fell at the hands of the Decembrist Kakhovsky by name.All the legendary generals War of 1812 were foot soldiers: this magnificent MB Barclay de Tolly and Bagration strategist and Victorious Kutuzov.Heroic feat became famous in the war, and General of Infantry Dokhturov Dmitry.who was elevated to that office in 1810.The personification of all the best that holds a concept of "the Russian officer" Dokhturov DS to Russian-French company has been awarded the highest national and international awards.Among them - "Golden Sword" and "Diamond Sword", he was awarded almost all the important orders of the Russian Empire, Prussia was even awarded him the title of Knight of the Order of the Red Eagle.
best representatives of the nobility
Founder kind Dokhturov Kirill Ivanovich in the times of Ivan the Terrible came to Russia from Constantinople.This noble family brought in genealogical books of 3 provinces: Orel, Tula and Ryazan.The future general Dokhturov was the son of Sergei Dokhturov, retired as a captain of the Life Guards regiment of the Transfiguration of the famous.Military education future infantry general has received in an educational institution of the highest class - the Pages of His Imperial Majesty the body.He began his service with the rank of lieutenant of the Life Guards Semenov regiment of the elite - it was in 1781.In 1784 he became captain-lieutenant in 1788 - captain.
brilliant career
For what, being wounded, did not leave the battlefield in the battle between Sweden and Russia near the walled city Ruotsinsalmi and later near Vyborg, he was awarded a gold sword.He always showed miracles of bravery and military talent, but especially Dokhturov DS scored after the Napoleonic invasion.Break out of encirclement, General of Infantry Dokhturov took command of the 2nd Infantry Corps itself, passing through 60 kilometers a day, looked up from his fiercely pursuing French.Its body is connected to the first Army Commander which was Barclay de Tolly.By his own behalf Dokhturov DS led the defense of Smolensk and 10 hours fought off fierce attacks of the French, giving thus the possibility of the main forces to move to Moscow.In the famous Battle of Borodino under his command was the center of the Russian army.After being wounded Bagration Infantry General Dokhturov assumed the role of commander of the Second Army, the defending left wing Bagration's fleches.He is firmly entrenched in the position, citing the order of battle frustrated after being wounded Bagration's troops.In a report Kutuzov said invariable hardness Dokhturov DS and that he assumed command, and then not passed a single centimeter of their positions.
from victory to victory
distinguish this brilliant and fearless General of Infantry in the battle near the village of Tarutino, where the Russian army fought with Murat.Dokhturov also commanded the center.But the most important achievement in his 1812 campaign - a defense of Maloyaroslavets.The fact that Napoleon's troops mercilessly plundered and ruined everything that was located along the Smolensk road on which they were going to Moscow.French retreat had to be another way.And the heroic defense of Maloyaroslavets and a half days, the brilliant Russian infantry general Dokhturov Dmitry did his best to send the legendary Napoleon Smolensk road, on which the derogation dobilo invincible army."Smolensk Road" became a household word and expression is complete and humiliating defeat.During the battle of Maloyaroslavets Dmitry Dokhturov honored to become a knight of the Order of St. George the second class.Notable Russian hero in all subsequent battles with Napoleon:
- near Dresden;
- "Battle of Nations" near Leipzig;
- siege of Magdeburg and Hamburg.
After many injuries General in 1814 left to be treated in Bohemia, but in 1815, during his second campaign against France, he returned and commanded a significant part of the Russian army (right wing).Married Dokhturov DS was the sister of Prince Obolensky, a representative of one of the best Russian surnames.Numerous injuries could not but affect the health of the general, and, coming down after the French company, he passed away, arrived in Moscow.Obviously, it affected the hardships of the road.He was buried a hero in the Monastery of the Moscow Patriarchate - Ascension David's desert.
