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Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (; – 18 June 1974), was a Soviet career officer in the Red Army who, in the course of World War II, played the most pivotal role in leading the Red Army drive through much of Eastern Europe to liberate the Soviet Union and other nations from the occupation of the Axis Powers and, ultimately, to conquer Berlin. He is the most decorated general officer in the history of the Soviet Union and Russia. Amongst many notable generals in World War II, Zhukov was placed at the top due to the number and scale of victories,〔Dwight D. Eisenhower. "Crusade in Europe" (1948), p. 285.〕 and his talent in operational and strategic command was recognized by many people.〔Harold Shukman (1993) ''Stalin's Generals'', Grove Press, New York City, p. 172, ISBN 1842125133.〕 Many famous military leaders in the world such as Bernard Montgomery and Dwight D. Eisenhower recognized Zhukov's great contributions in many important victories in the Second World War.〔A. I. Sethi (1998) ''Marshal Zhukov – The Great Strategician''. New Dehli. p. 12.〕 His combat achievements significantly improved humanity's military knowledge, exerting great influence on both the Soviet and global military theory.〔John Eisenhower (1974). ''Strictly Personal''. New York. 1974. p. 21, ISBN 0385070713.〕 ==Early life and career== Born into a poverty-stricken peasant family in Strelkovka, Maloyaroslavsky Uyezd, Kaluga Governorate (now merged into the town of Zhukov in Zhukovsky District of Kaluga Oblast in modern-day Russia), Zhukov became an apprentice furrier in Moscow. In 1915 the Army of the Russian Empire conscripted him; he served first in the 106th Reserve Cavalry Regiment (then called the 10th Dragoon Novgorod Regiment).〔Axell〕〔Chaney〕 During World War I, Zhukov was awarded the Cross of St. George twice, and promoted to the rank of non-commissioned officer for his bravery in battle. He joined the Bolshevik Party after the 1917 October Revolution; in Party circles his background of poverty became a significant asset. After recovering from a serious case of typhus he fought in the Russian Civil War over the period 1918 to 1921, serving with the 1st Cavalry Army, among other formations. He received the decoration of the Order of the Red Banner for his part in subduing the Tambov rebellion in 1921.〔 B. V. Sokolov (2000) (В огне революции и гражданской войны ), in ''Неизвестный Жуков: портрет без ретуши в зеркале эпохи'', Minsk: Rodiola-plus. 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Georgy Zhukov」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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