Alexander Gorbatov
Alexander Vasilyevich Gorbatov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Горба́тов; 21 March 1891 – 7 December 1973) was a Russian and Soviet officer who served as an officer in the Imperial Russian Army during the First World War and as a colonel-general in the Red Army during the Second World War, and was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Following the war, Gorbatov served as a Soviet commandant in Soviet-occupied Germany and East Germany and ultimately retired as a four-star general at the rank of General of the Army. His acclaimed autobiography, entitled "Years off My Life" was published in 1964.
Alexander Gorbatov | |
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General Gorbatov c. 1955 | |
| Born | 21 March 1891 Pakhotino, Russian Empire |
| Died | 7 December 1973 (aged 81) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Imperial Russian Army Soviet Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1937 1938–1958 |
| Rank | General of the Army (1955) |
| Commands held | 24th Army 3rd Army 5th Shock Army 11th Guards Army Soviet Airborne Forces Baltic Military District |
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| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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