In 1939, using tanks, Zhukov was victorious during the Soviet-Japanese clashes on the Manchurian border; the following year, he was made chief of staff while fighting in the Russo-Finnish War.
During World War II, Zhukov commanded the defense of Moscow; he was involved in most other important Soviet battles and led the final attack on Berlin.
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