Georgy Zhukov (Alexander the Liberator)

Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (1 December [O.S. 19 November] 1896 – 18 June 1974) was a Imperial Russian Army officer who became Chief of General Staff. During World War II he participated in multiple battles, ultimately commanding the 1st Belorussian Front in the Battle of Berlin, which resulted in the defeat of Nazi Germany, and the end of the War in Europe. He is often considered to be Russia's greatest war hero.