Zhukov: The Conqueror of Berlin

by John Colvin

Outspoken men did not normally last long in Stalin's Russia. Marshal Zhukov was an exception, although he came very close to sharing the fate of many Red Army officers who offended Stalin. One of the few generals to survive Stalin's purges, he beat the Japanese in a border battle on the Mongolian frontier on the eve of the war, then saved the day in 1941 when the German invasion was only halted at the gates of Moscow. From there to Stalingrad and to the ultimate battle for Berlin, Zhukov was the Soviet Union's leading commander

Genres: Biography

207 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2004

Reviews

[Laura Edwards]

I had read about Zhukov previously in history books and was eager to read a biography on the man, but I just couldn't get into this particular book. Felt as if I were reading a high school term paper and not a very good one at that. Poorly written.

[Ivan K.]

Rychlá biografie, spíše pro laiky co se chtějí obeznámit se základy Žukovova života.

[Mick Maye]

Brief coverage of his early life, so if you are after a full biography this is not for you. Covers his ascent to the highest rank and his career during WW2. He was involved in every major Russian defensive or offensive campaign during the war. The most enjoying part of this book is his dealings with Stalin and especially the events before Kursk. Excellent.