MARSHAL ZHUKOV

Throughout WWII, brilliant Soviet commander Zhukov was not only merciless to his enemies but also his own soldiers, many of whom lost their lives on his blood stained path to victory. Compared to Napoleon, Zhukov is an idol to millions of Soviets, nearly eclipsing Stalin. So why did Stalin choose not to destroy him? Why did Khrushchev hate him? And what was Brezhnev’s attitude towards this beloved hero?