Aleksey Semenovich Zhadov | |
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![]() Aleksey Zhadov | |
Native name | Алексе́й Семёнович Жа́дов |
Born | Orel Oblast, Russian Empire | 30 March 1901
Died | 10 November 1977 Moscow, Soviet Union | (aged 76)
Allegiance | ![]() |
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 |
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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