Ivan Konev quotes

Ivan Konev was a Soviet military commander, renowned for his leadership during World War II. Notably, he played key roles in major operations such as the liberation of Eastern Europe and the capture of Berlin. He is remembered as one of the prominent Marshals of the Soviet Union and a central figure in the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. Here are 4 of his quotes:

We plan alone but we fulfill our plans together with the enemy, as it were, in accordance with his opposition. (Ivan Konev)
As for me, I had to know exactly what the situation was in Dukla Pass. Moscow had demanded it. View quote
Ivan Konev
I do not want to give any orders to the airmen, but get hold of a Komsomol air unit, and say I want volunteers for the job. View quote
Ivan Konev
Our neighbors use searchlights, for they want more light. I tell you, Nikolai Pavlovich, we need more darkness. View quote
Ivan Konev

Ivan Konev

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Born: December 16, 1897
Died: May 21, 1973
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: Ivan Konev

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