The most famous commanders. Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov

For centuries, the glory of Russian weapons was forged. The valor of the Russian people at all times has earned respect from the most powerful world powers. Even sworn enemies could not at times conceal their admiration of the strength and strength of the Russians. Large Merit in the military achievements of Russia belongs to its great military commanders. Forever in world history such famous commanders as Alexander Nevsky, Mikhail Kutuzov, Georgy Zhukov are inscribed . In this article, we will dwell in detail on another outstanding personality - Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov.

Contribution to Military Science

Suvorov was a great military thinker of his time. He was well versed in the history of tactics development and strategy of warfare. In addition, he brought a lot of new military science. His literary works seriously influenced the views and principles that Russian 18th-century commanders professed. Methods of conducting armed confrontation, developed by Suvorov, were much ahead of their time. They saw a rejection of the classic linear tactics and cordon defense. The emphasis was on active offensive operations of troops at the maximum concentration of forces On the main tracks. Interesting were the views of Suvorov and the education of soldiers. The most negative qualities for a military man he considered fear of responsibility, lack of initiative and formal attitude to the case. The soldier should not follow orders without realizing the essence and goals of his actions. Suvorov demanded a full understanding of the tasks assigned to the army and the personal participation of each soldier in their execution. The subordinate could not follow the order of actions determined by the commander. The manifestation of the initiative was allowed if it was directed to perform official duties. This approach was contrary to the principles followed by the famous generals of Europe. The European armies valued the exact adherence to the order. The military doctrine of the Europeans is vividly characterized by the utterances of the King of Prussia, Frederick the Great. He believed that all servicemen - from the officer corps to the rank-and-file soldier - should not, under any circumstances, reason.

Taking Ishmael

At that time, the fortress of Ishmael was considered an impregnable barrier to any army. Steep stone walls were defended by select perfectly armed Turkish troops. The assault of this fortress was included in all history textbooks, many famous military commanders of different countries admired him. During the siege of Ishmael, 26,000 Turkish soldiers were killed Rmii. 9 thousand taken prisoner. The Russians got huge supplies of food, 265 cannons, 3 thousand barrels of gunpowder, 10 thousand horses. The army of Suvorov lost 4,000 killed and 6,000 wounded. The Russian Empire received a strategic access to the Balkans.

Crossing the Alps

The end of the 18th century was marked by the coming to power in France of a new leader, a talented warlord, an ambitious dictator - Napoleon I Bonaparte. The well-known generals of that time were inclined to think that Suvorov should lead the united army against the French. And it happened. In 1799, under the leadership of Suvorov, Northern Italy was liberated. However, the most epic event, shocked contemporaries, was the transition of the Russian army through the Alps. Not having sufficient experience of military operations in mountainous terrain, being under constant enemy attacks, Suvorov's soldiers performed a real feat. Having descended into the Mutensk valley, the Russian army was threatened by encirclement. However, exhausted soldiers went on the offensive and dealt the French a crushing defeat, turning the enemy into flight. Not suffering a single defeat in his career, Suvorov rightfully entered the literary works of his contemporaries as the most famous Russian commander. Russia and the whole world have been presented with an invaluable science of life - "Science to win"!