Mikhail Zaitsev

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.

Mikhail Zaitsev
Personal details
Born
Mikhail Zaitsev

(1923-11-23)23 November 1923
Zadowski Chutor, Tula Oblast, Russia
Died22 January 2009(2009-01-22) (aged 85)
Moscow, Russia
NationalitySoviet
Political partyCommunist Party of the Soviet Union
ProfessionSoldier
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union
Order of Lenin (2)
Military service
Allegiance Soviet Union
Branch/serviceSoviet Army
Years of service1941–1992
RankArmy General
CommandsGroup of Soviet Forces in Germany
Battles/warsGreat Patriotic War
Soviet–Afghan War
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