Nikolay Ivanovich Krylov

Nikolai Ivanovich Krylov (Russian: Никола́й Ива́нович Крыло́в; April 29, 1903 – February 9, 1972) was a Russian Marshal of the Soviet Union (from 1962). He was commander of the Strategic Missile Troops from 1963 to 1972. During World War II, was chief of staff of the 62nd Army (1942-1943) and commanded the 5th Army (1943-1945). Following the war, he also commanded the Far Eastern (1947-1953), Leningrad (1957-1960) and Moscow Military Districts (1960-1963).

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Birth dateApril 29, 1903
Birth place
Saratov , Russian Empire , Balashov (town)
Date of deathFebruary 09, 1972
Place of death
Moscow , Soviet Union , Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

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