The troops of the Don Front at 4pm on February 2nd, 1943 completed the rout and destruction of the encircled group of enemy forces in Stalingrad. Twe… - Konstantin Rokossovsky

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The troops of the Don Front at 4pm on February 2nd, 1943 completed the rout and destruction of the encircled group of enemy forces in Stalingrad. Twenty-two divisions have been destroyed or taken prisoner.

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About Konstantin Rokossovsky

Konstantin Konstantinovich Rokossovskiy (December 21, 1896 – August 3, 1968) was a Soviet military commander and Polish Defence Minister, best known for his prominent role in planning and executing Operation Bagration in summer 1944. He died in August 1968, aged 74, and lies buried in the Kremlin Wall Necropolis on Red Square.

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Alternative Names: Konstanty Rokossowski
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Has a strong will. Decisive and firm. Often demonstrates initiative and skillfully applies it. Disciplined. Demanding and persistent in his demands. A somewhat ungracious and not sufficiently sympathetic person. Rather stubborn. Painfully proud. In professional terms well trained. Broadly experienced as a military leader... Absolutely cannot be used in staff or teaching jobs because constitutionally he hates them.

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I am a citizen of the Soviet Union and I think sharp measures need to be taken against anti-Soviet forces that are trying to make their way into the leadership. In addition, it is vitally important to maintain the lines of communication with Germany through Poland.

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