Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov ( Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (Great commander, Marshal of the Soviet Union, Minister of Defense of the USSR ) Presentation. - презентация

1 Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov ( Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (Great commander, Marshal of the Soviet Union, Minister of Defense of the USSR ) Presentation is made by Anastasia Povarova 11 class School 31 Belgorod2015

2 Source of information Encyclopedia for Children "History of Russia " of the 20th century Encyclopedia for Children "History of Russia " of the 20th century On the Internet (Wikipedia) On the Internet (Wikipedia) In history lessons In history lessons

3 Biography Zhukov was born in the village Strelkovka (now - Kaluga region) in a peasant family. After the end of the three classes of a parochial school (with a certificate of merit) apprenticed in the furrier shop in Moscow, at the same time he graduated from the two-year course of urban schools (engaged in the evenings). Zhukov was born in the village Strelkovka (now - Kaluga region) in a peasant family. After the end of the three classes of a parochial school (with a certificate of merit) apprenticed in the furrier shop in Moscow, at the same time he graduated from the two-year course of urban schools (engaged in the evenings). Military service in the imperial army began ordinary, and then became a junior non- commissioned officer in the "6th marching squadron of the 10th Dragoon Novgorod regiment at the 5th reserve cavalry regiment. " Military service in the imperial army began ordinary, and then became a junior non- commissioned officer in the "6th marching squadron of the 10th Dragoon Novgorod regiment at the 5th reserve cavalry regiment. "

4 Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov 1 December [19 November] June 1974 ), was a Soviet career officer in the Red Army who, in the course of World War II, played the most pivotal role in leading the Red Army drive through much of Eastern Europe to liberate the Soviet Union and other nations from the occupation of the Axis Powers and, ultimately, to conquer Berlin. He is the most decorated general officer in the history of the Soviet Union and Russia.

5 Amongst many notable generals in World War II, Zhukov was placed at the top due to the number and scale of victories, and his talent in operational and strategic command was recognized by many people. Many famous military leaders in the world such as Bernard Montgomery and Dwight D. Eisenhower recognized Zhukov's great contributions in many important victories in the Second World War. His combat achievements significantly improved humanity's military knowledge, exerting great influence on both the Soviet and the whole world's military theory.

6 Awards of the Russian Empire George Cross 3rd Class George Cross 3rd Class George Cross 4th degree George Cross 4th degree Awards of the USSR Awards of the USSR (four times Hero of the Soviet Union, 14 medals, 16 medals and honorary weapon) (four times Hero of the Soviet Union, 14 medals, 16 medals and honorary weapon) 4 "Gold Star" Hero of the Soviet Union ( , , , ) 4 "Gold Star" Hero of the Soviet Union ( , , , ) 6 Orders of Lenin ( , , , , ) 6 Orders of Lenin ( , , , , ) 2 Order "Victory» ( , /03/1945) 2 Order "Victory» ( , /03/1945) Order of the October Revolution (02/22/1968) Order of the October Revolution (02/22/1968) 3 of the Order of the Red Banner ( , , ) 3 of the Order of the Red Banner ( , , ) 2 Order of Suvorov 1st degree ( , ) 2 Order of Suvorov 1st degree ( , ) Honorary weapon - a sword inscribed with golden State Emblem of the Soviet Union (22/02/1968) Honorary weapon - a sword inscribed with golden State Emblem of the Soviet Union (22/02/1968) Medal "In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" Medal "In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" Medal "20 Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army ' Medal "20 Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army ' Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad" Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad" Medal "For the defense of Moscow" Medal "For the defense of Moscow" Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad" Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad" Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus" Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus" Medal "For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of " Medal "For Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of " Medal "For the Victory over Japan" Medal "For the Victory over Japan" Medal "For the Capture of Berlin" Medal "For the Capture of Berlin" Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw" Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw" Medal "20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of " Medal "20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of " Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow" Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow" Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad" Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad" Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy" Medal "30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy" Medal "40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" Medal "40 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR" Medal "50 Years of the USSR Armed Forces" Medal "50 Years of the USSR Armed Forces"

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