Aleksey Zhadov
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Aleksey Semenovich Zhadov (Russian: Алексе́й Семёнович Жа́дов), born with the surname "Zhidov" (Russian: Жи́дов, 30 March 1901 – 30 November 1977), was a Soviet military officer in the Red Army, who during World War II commanded the 66th Army, later renamed the 5th Guards Army, from the Battle of Stalingrad up till the end of the war. For his leadership of the army, Zhadov was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union. Postwar, Zhadov commanded the Central Group of Forces and was deputy commander of the Soviet Ground Forces.
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Aleksey Semenovich Zhadov | |
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Native name | Алексе́й Семёнович Жа́дов |
Born | (1901-03-30)30 March 1901 Orel Oblast, Russian Empire |
Died | 10 November 1977(1977-11-10) (aged 76) Moscow, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Years of service | 1919-1969 |
Rank | Army General |
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Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Relations | Gleb Baklanov Pavel Gayev Alexander Rodimtsev |
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