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Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov (Russian: Васи́лий Ива́нович Чуйко́в, Russian: [vɐˈsʲilʲɪj t͡ɕʉjkof] ⓘ; 12 February [O.S. 31 January] 1900 – 18 March 1982) was a Soviet military commander and Marshal of the Soviet Union.
Vasily Chuikov was a Soviet general (and later marshal) who in World War II commanded the defense at the Battle of Stalingrad, joined in turning Adolf Hitler’s armies back, and led the Soviet drive to Berlin.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nicknamed ‘General Storm’, Vasily Chuikov held a number of senior posts after the war, including commander-in-chief of Soviet troops in Germany and commander-in-chief of USSR Ground Forces.
- Boris Egorov
May 10, 2021 · Marshal of the Soviet Union Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov (Василий Иванович Чуйков) was born in a village south of Moscow in the Russian Empire on February 12, 1900 into a large family that would eventually boast twelve children.
5 minute podcast on Vasily Chuikov, the Soviet Army General who commanded the 62nd Army during the historic Battle of Stalingrad. Learn about his humble beginnings, rise through the ranks, and heroic leadership that turned the tide of World War II.
Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov was a Soviet military commander and Marshal of the Soviet Union. He is best known for commanding the 62nd Army which saw heavy combat during the Battle of Stalingrad in the Second World War.
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Mar 20, 1982 · Marshal Vasily I. Chuikov, who led his troops in the defense of Stalingrad that turned the fortunes of Hitler's army, died Thursday at the age of 82, his family said today.
