Mikhail Zaitsev
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Mikhail Mitrofanovich Zaitsev (Russian: Михаи́л Митрофа́нович За́йцев; 23 November 1923 – 22 January 2009) was a general of the Soviet Army. Zaitsev's principal commands were the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany and the southern military districts of the Soviet Union.
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Born | Mikhail Zaitsev (1923-11-23)23 November 1923 Zadowski Chutor, Tula Oblast, Russia |
Died | 22 January 2009(2009-01-22) (aged 85) Moscow, Russia |
Nationality | Soviet |
Political party | Communist Party of the Soviet Union |
Profession | Soldier |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Order of Lenin (2) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Branch/service | Soviet Army |
Years of service | 1941–1992 |
Rank | Army General |
Commands | Group of Soviet Forces in Germany |
Battles/wars | Great Patriotic War Soviet–Afghan War |
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