Hero of The Soviet Union and more.(January 1941)

ZHUKOV

Chief of the General Staff

January 1941, Moscow

It is my great honor and duty to be awarded another promotion under Commander Stalin. Commander Stalin has just appointed me Chief of the General Staff. After being Commander of the Kiev Special Military District, I have realized that there is a more urgent need to prepare the Red Army in the event of an invasion. Strategy is key. Studying the geographic and strategic loopholes is of utmost importance, if we are to survive an attack on Mother Russia. Britain and the Nazis have fought a long hard battle. As much as we hope for them to wear each other out, we can never know what the Western Powers are up to. Our trust in the Nazis cannot be idealistic as well. We have to prepare for possible war by enhancing our war making capabilities, refining our strategic deployment of troops, and mobilizing our industries for war production. It is my honorable duty to defend what Commander Stalin has entrusted me with.

ZHUKOV

Chief of the General Staff