Zhukov was the most successful commander of World War II, who fell from grace under Khrushchev, but never lost his place in the pantheon of Soviet heroes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Zhukov remains a celebrated hero despite falling out of favor with later leadership.
- In plain terms
- He lost power but kept his place in history as a great commander.
- What can you take from it?
- Legacy survives political shifts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a lasting legacy?
- How do politics affect history?
Another view
Not all commanders are remembered as positively as he was.
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