Rokossovsky - Ostfront Ace in the Hole
- Episode aired Jun 2, 2021
My guest today is Ollie Heppenstall. Konstantin Rokossovsky was born in northern Russia and was conscripted into the Russian Army in 1914, joining the 5th Kargopol Dragoons. In 1917 he joine... Read allMy guest today is Ollie Heppenstall. Konstantin Rokossovsky was born in northern Russia and was conscripted into the Russian Army in 1914, joining the 5th Kargopol Dragoons. In 1917 he joined the Bolshevik forces during the Russian Revolution and was twice honored with the Order ... Read allMy guest today is Ollie Heppenstall. Konstantin Rokossovsky was born in northern Russia and was conscripted into the Russian Army in 1914, joining the 5th Kargopol Dragoons. In 1917 he joined the Bolshevik forces during the Russian Revolution and was twice honored with the Order of the Red Banner during the civil war. In 1937 during the Army purges, he was arrested an... Read all