AI: General Heinz Guderian, Marshal Georgy Zhukov, and General George S. Patton Compared: Tank Warfare (Part II Marshal Georgy Zhukov)
Marshal Georgy Zhukov: “Victory is achieved through fire and maneuver.” This quote reflects Zhukov’s emphasis on the combined arms approach and the operational art of Soviet “deep battle.” It highlights the need for both overwhelming firepower and skillful movement of forces to achieve decisive breakthroughs and encirclements.
Berlin, 1945: After the German surrender, Patton and Zhukov met several times in Berlin. They reviewed troops together, attended official ceremonies, and even exchanged gifts: Patton gave Zhukov a Colt Peacemaker pistol, and Zhukov gave Patton a Russian pistol.