MARSHAL ZHUKOV
Genre
History of WWII
Number of episodes
2
Length
44
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 Brezhnevs attitude towards this beloved hero?