“Viewing the events of 1942 critically, I can say now that we misjudged the situation in the Vyazma area. We had overrated the potential of our troops and underrated the enemy. He proved to be a harder nut to crack… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
The nature of encounter operations required of the commanders limitless initiative and constant readiness to take the responsibility for military actions. — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
“The most important task was to step up party-political work, to raise the morale of the troops and their confidence in their strength and… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
“We will do all we can to insure peace... but if war is imposed upon us we will be together shoulder to shoulder as… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
If we come to a minefield, our infantry attacks exactly as it were not there. — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
The mere existence of atomic weapons implies the possibility of their use. — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
Generalissimo Stalin directed every move... made every decision... He is the greatest and wisest military genius who ever lived... — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
“Viewing the events of 1942 critically, I can say now that we misjudged the situation in the Vyazma area. We had overrated the potential… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
“Our objective,” he said, pacing up and down his study as was his wont, “is to deny the Germans any breathing space, to drive… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
We got 16,000 wonderful vehicles. We got all the steel that we make our tanks out of. Of course, we couldn't have done without… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
Zhukov was the most successful commander of World War II, who fell from grace under Khrushchev, but never lost his place in the pantheon… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
If you feel that the Chief of the General Staff talks only rubbish, my place is not here. Better to give me a command… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
“The hardships of the Civil War were forgotten. But we will never forget that each of us was motivated by the firm belief in… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory,… — Georgy Zhukov Copy Share Image
