General Glagolev: biography, photo, cause of death of the Hero of the Soviet Union

Biography of General Glagolev almost alldevoted to the army. His life was cut off very early, in the fiftieth year. But during this time he managed to go through three wars, become a Hero of the Soviet Union and be promoted to the rank of colonel-general.

The beginning of the glorious battle path of the future general

February 21, 1898 in Kaluga was born Vasily Glagolev. His father, a doctor by profession, died when he was still a child. After the end of primary school, the future general enters the Kaluga Real School. Hence (in March 1916) he as a volunteer, that is, voluntarily choosing compulsory service, but on preferential terms, is going to give his debt to the Fatherland in the Russian Imperial Army. The provided privileges opened the possibility, having served the full prescribed term and successfully passed the exams, to obtain an officer's rank.

His "baptism of fire", while a simple soldier,and in the future General Glagolev (photo below) received at the front during the First World War: serving in the rank of senior fireworks, he fought in the Siberian art. The brigade, which was part of the tenth army of the Western Front.

In 1917 the country accomplished the Octoberrevolution. The monarchical system was replaced by Bolshevik power. The old army was dissolved. After that, in February 1918, Glagolev, along with his brigade, departs from the front and travels to the Tula Province, where he is set up as an archer in the town of Aleksin. But on the "citizen" he stayed only six months.

Civil War

In August 1918 Vasily Glagolev was a volunteeralready in the Red Army. Serving as a simple soldier, first in the first and then in the third Moscow cavalry regiments that are part of the Kaluga Infantry Division, takes part in battles on the fronts of the Civil War.

In May 1919, Vasily Vasilyevich gets to the Urals, where he fights against the Orenburg White Cossacks. But there he is overtaken by a serious illness, and he is sent on vacation home for treatment.

Upon his return to the ranks of the Red Army, he is appointedchief of intelligence of the 140th battalion of internal security of the Soviet Republic. However, soon he falls ill again and enters the hospital. After Glagolev passed the course of treatment and returned to the system, he was appointed the squadron leader in the 68th Cavalry Regiment of the twelfth division, who took part in the battles in the North Caucasus.

Starting a team career

In 1921, the future general Glagolev entered the command courses (in Baku), and at their end returns to his unit.

From 1921 to 1924 Vasily Vasilyevich served in the 68thcavalry regiment first in the post of platoon commander, then assistant squadron commander, then directs intelligence, after he is appointed commander of the squadron.

In 1925 Glagolev became a member of the Bolshevik Communist Party.

First in 1926, and then in 1931 Vasily Vasilievich ends training courses for com. the composition of the cavalry in Novocherkassk. After that he holds the post of squadron commander in the second cavalry brigade of the twelfth division from the Caucasian army. Since January 1934 Glagolev was appointed commander of the 76th Regiment, and in 1937 - Chief of Staff of the division.

In August 1939 V. Glagolev took command of the 42nd separate cavalry and 176th Rifle Division SKVO.

In 1941, Glagolev completed the courses for higher commanders at the Academy of the RKKA them. Frunze.

The Great Patriotic War and the first general rank

VV Glagolev met the beginning of the war in his former position, commanding the 42nd Division, but for the first time his unit entered the battle only in 1942. It happened on the Crimean front.

In February 1942 Vasily Vasilyevich took command of the 73rd Division from the 24th Army, which belongs to the Southern Front. Together with his unit, for the time being, Colonel Glagolev was surrounded by Millerovo, which he managed to get out only at the cost of serious losses in personnel. In September, the remnants of the division were disbanded.

In October 1942 Vasily Vasilievich is appointed commander of the 176th Division, fighting on the North Caucasus Front, which proved to be excellent in the defense of Mozdok and Ordzhonikidze (now Vladikavkaz), and later in a crushing counterblow in the Soviet troops.

From November 1942 and until February 1943, V. Glagolev holds the post of commander of the Tenth Rifle Corps. During this period, namely on January 27, 1943, Vasily Vasilyevich receives epaulettes of the Major-General.

Hero of the Soviet Union, General Glagolev

In February 1943, Vasily Vasilievich was appointed commander of the ninth, and a month later the 46th Army, which took part in the liberation of Ukraine, and particularly distinguished himself in the battle for the Dnieper.

In September 1943 The 46th Army, having crossed the Dnieper, not only captured and successfully retained, but also expanded the conquered bridgehead. And after the breakthrough through the German defense, with active cooperation with other units, liberated the cities of Dnepropetrovsk and Dneprodzerzhinsk (Ukraine).

For the skilful leadership of troops in the conduct of combataction, manifested personal courage General Glagolev was awarded the star of the Hero of the Soviet Union. Then, in October 1943, Vasily Vasilyevich became a lieutenant-general.

A year before the end of the war, in May 1944, General Glagolev took command of the 31st Army of the Third Byelorussian Front and took part in the liberation of Minsk, Orsha, Grodno, Borisov, and East Prussia. And two months later, in July, he is awarded the next rank - Colonel-General.

General Glagolev and Airborne Forces

In January 1945 on the basis of the Seventh Army and Guards airborne units, the ninth army was formed, the command of which was assigned to VV Glagolev. For the army of the general, the war ended in battles for Austria and Czechoslovakia.

In April 1946, General Glagolev Vasily Vasilevich became the fourth commander of the legendary airborne troops.

In the same year, Vasily Vasilevich became a deputy of the second convocation of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union.

September 21, 1947 Soviet Army suffered an irreparable loss: during the regular exercises, General Glagolev died. The cause of death is a heart attack.

A person who has dedicated military service practicallyall his life, past three wars, died as a soldier on the field, let and training, but still fight. Vasily Vasilyevich was buried at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow.

Received awards and a tribute to the memory of the hero

In addition to numerous medals, General Glagolevwas awarded twice: the Order of Lenin, the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Suvorov I degree. Once the Order of Kutuzov I degree. His gratitude to Vasily Vasilievich was expressed by Poland and France, awarding him with the Order of Virtuti Militari and the Legion of Honor, respectively.

In honor of the military general, streets inKamensk, formerly known as Dneprodzerzhinsk, Dnieper (Dnepropetrovsk), Minsk, Kaluga and, of course, in Moscow, where a nominal memorial sign is installed.