higher ranks of the military command were always honored.But is it a long time there is this title?And who were the people who led the armies and fronts, history was made during one of the greatest wars mankind?
Who are the generals of World War II?
Ranks in the Soviet Union
Until 1940 there was in the Air Force of the Soviet Union title.His peers were the division commander, corps commanders, army commanders, commissars.However, in September 1935 there was the title of marshal, which was awarded five people.But before the war dead are left only two.
In May 1940, the first time a little more than a thousand people were presented to the rank of general and admiral.At the beginning of the war there were 1056 people in this rank.By May 1945 the number reached 5597 people.
Among the dead and missing people from 1940 to 1945, listed 421 general and admiral.
Let's look in more detail and surnames of prominent warlords call.
commanders of ground fronts
Even being in the higher ranks, the soldiers remain a soldier.And he is not immune to the destruction on the battlefield or for the sake of honor.Although there were a different opinion.But we'll talk about them in the appropriate section.
So, not all the generals of World War II survived.IRApanasenko, MPKirponos, IABogdanov, FYKostenko, MPPetrov, NFVatutin and IDChernyakhovsky heroically died under different circumstances.MGYefremov committed suicide not to get all the Nazis alive, and Pavlov was arrested.
remaining generals of World War II, the list of which takes more than one page, survived and greatly contributed to the victory of the Soviet Union in this conflict.
We will mention only a few.THEIR.Baghramyan twice to the rank of the Hero of the Soviet Union, participated in many offensive operations.
SMBudyonny not only famous for his mustache, but three medals "Gold Star" obtained during the years of battles.He participated in the Battle of Moscow and the Caucasus.
GKZhukov, four times to the rank of the Hero of the Soviet Union, participated in many battles and operations.
KEVoroshilov was awarded not only to the two gold stars.Also named for him heavy self-propelled artillery systems - "Klim Voroshilov".
Front commanders of air defense
In general, in order to win thousands of battle, you must have knowledge and experience in many areas.For example, to deal professionally in strategy and tactics, to know all the nuances of the different forces, their ability to interact.We also need strong will and speed of decision-making.These and other features make the senior officers of the military leaders who can command armies.
generals of World War II also led the defense troops.Among them we can mention the following names: MSWhoppers, PEGudymenko, DAZhuravlev and GSZashihin.
Soviet generals traitors
But not all the generals of the USSR put the honor and loyalty to the Motherland above their own lives and interests.Among the latter may be called a few people.
GNZhilenkov was captured by the Germans near the town of Vyazma.They posed as ordinary and until 1942 served in the Wehrmacht an ordinary driver.But accidentally identified forester.After the interrogation and confirmed readiness to cooperate Georgy meets with Goebbels, and he was appointed assistant to Vlasov.
In 1945 he was arrested by the Americans.He reported on the Statement of the Soviet counterintelligence service, hoping to cooperate, but after the trial, was sentenced to death.Execution by hanging was made in Butyrskaya.
VFMalishkin was captured after "Viazemsky boiler."Immediately he expressed a desire to cooperate.He worked in the department of propaganda and in 1943 became an assistant to Vlasov in the matter.
also been detained by the Americans, handed over to the Soviet authorities and executed in Butyrskaya.
BSRichter, FITruhin also managed to serve, and Soviet and German side.
Thus, we see that the generals of World War II is not always acted heroically.They were ordinary people with their fears and desires, but also to the remarkable talents in the military sphere.
commander of the Wehrmacht
What was happening on the other side of the front?What the German generals of World especially famous in the fighting?
Among them also have died in battle.This Gunther von Kluge, Fedor von Bock, Georg von Witzleben, Walther Model, Erwin Rommel and others.
Almost all of them have been awarded the "Iron Cross", which was issued in 1939 for the three and more successfully carried out dangerous operations.
Among the most successful military commanders should be noted Hermann Balck, Albert Kesselring, Walter models Erwin Rommel, Ferdinand Schörner that were four knights of the Order.
German generals traitors
However, not everything went as smoothly as it might seem.Among the commanders of the Wehrmacht were also people who do not agree with the course of events.In search of a better life, they appeared on the list of traitors to their homeland.
Vinzenz Mueller, Lieutenant-General.In June 1944, he was thrown to the 4th Army near Minsk.Tippelskirch official commander of this unit, left him all the powers, escaped with his staff.
As a result, not receiving support, supplies, provisions, without even a simple card with intelligence, he was forced to stop resistance and surrender to Soviet troops.
As we can see, many of the generals of World changed his views after not getting the support provided in captivity.Otto Korfes, for example, was captured and surrendered at Stalingrad in full regalia.Later he collaborated with the Soviet troops, for his family in Germany has undergone severe repression.
Baechler Bernard was also a prisoner at Stalingrad.The main reason why the officers started to cooperate with the enemy, was that they blamed the folly of Hitler.
turns out that the generals of World War II were ready to serve their country and win the battle, but not always valued the leadership of their zeal.Resentment, frustration and feelings of others encouraged to collaborate with the enemy.
So we figured out a bit in the article is, who are the generals, and talked about the outstanding military leaders of World War II.
