Ivan Konev

ModernGeneralUSSR1897 — 1973

Soviet marshal who liberated Prague and Berlin.

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Quick Facts

Born

1897

Died

1973

Country

USSR

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)72

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)71

Strategy (15%)67

Total Score58.9

Ivan Konev — Complete Timeline

1943 AD

Commanded Steppe Front at the Battle of KurskWar◆ Major

Konev commanded the Steppe Front during the Battle of Kursk. His forces were held in reserve and committed to the counteroffensive after the German offensive stalled. He led the liberation of Belgorod and Kharkov, pushing German forces back across Ukraine.

World War IIBattle of KurskEastern Front

Impact: regionalconstructive

1944 AD

Commanded 1st Ukrainian Front in the Lvov-Sandomierz OffensiveWar◆ Major

Konev commanded the 1st Ukrainian Front in the Lvov-Sandomierz Offensive, which destroyed German Army Group North Ukraine. His forces captured Lvov and established a bridgehead across the Vistula River. This operation paved the way for the advance into Germany.

World War IIEastern FrontLvov-Sandomierz

Impact: regionalconstructive

1945 AD

Liberated PragueWar◆ Major

Konev's 1st Ukrainian Front launched the Prague Offensive in May 1945, the last major Soviet operation of World War II. His forces captured Prague on May 9, 1945, after German forces surrendered. The liberation of Prague marked the end of the war in Europe.

World War IIPrague OffensiveLiberation

Impact: regionalconstructive

Commanded the Capture of BerlinWar

Konev's 1st Ukrainian Front participated in the Battle of Berlin alongside Zhukov's 1st Belorussian Front. His forces advanced from the south, encircling the city and linking up with American forces on the Elbe. The capture of Berlin ended the war in Europe.

World War IIBattle of BerlinVictory

Impact: globalconstructive