Rodion Malinovsky

ModernGeneralUSSR1898 — 1967

Soviet marshal and defense minister under Khrushchev.

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Quick Facts

Born

1898

Died

1967

Country

USSR

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)87

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)78

Legacy (20%)65

Leadership (15%)84

Strategy (15%)75

Total Score75.2

Rodion Malinovsky — Complete Timeline

1939 AD

Battle of Khalkhin GolWar

Malinovsky served as a division commander during the Battle of Khalkhin Gol against Japan. The Soviet victory secured the eastern border and influenced Japan's decision not to attack the USSR in 1941.

Soviet-Japanese Border WarMongoliaVictory

Impact: regional

1942 AD

Battle of StalingradWar◆ Major

Malinovsky commanded the 2nd Guards Army during the Battle of Stalingrad. His forces played a key role in repelling the German relief attempt by Army Group Don, securing the encirclement of the 6th Army.

World War IIStalingradCounteroffensive

Impact: global

1944 AD

Jassy–Kishinev OffensiveWar◆ Major

Malinovsky commanded the 2nd Ukrainian Front in the Jassy

World War IIRomaniaOffensive

Impact: regional

1957 AD

Appointment as Minister of Defense of the USSRPolitical Action◆ Major

Malinovsky was appointed Minister of Defense of the USSR by Khrushchev. He oversaw the Soviet military during the Cold War, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the buildup of nuclear forces.

Cold WarDefense MinisterNuclear

Impact: global