Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev

Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev (Russian: Зайцев, Василий Александрович) (1910-1961) was an aviation commander of the Soviet Army and ace during the Great Patriotic War, twice Hero of the Soviet Union and recipient of several other awards.[1]

He was also a Russian Marksman in the Battle of Stalingrad and had over 400 confirmed kills.

References

  1. ↑ "Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev". Герои страны ("Heroes of the Country") (in Russian).


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