Suvorov biography and exploits

The great commanders of Russia ”is a story about Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov, the great Russian commander, the only one in world military history who did not lose a single battle. Alexander Suvorov was born in the year in Moscow in the family of a retired general. He spent his childhood in his father’s estate in the village, which grew weak, often hurt.

Father prepared him for civil service. However, from childhood, Suvorov showed interest in military affairs; Using the richest paternal library, studied artillery, fortification, and military history. Having decided to become a military man, Suvorov began to temper and engage in physical exercises. General Abram Gannibal, a friend of the Suvorov family and the great -grandfather of Alexander Pushkin, had a great influence on the fate of the boy.

Noticing that while playing soldiers, Alexander is well versed in the tactical difficulties of maneuver, Hannibal convinced his father to choose a military career for his son. The young Suvorov service in the Guards Regiment was difficult, but he never avoided loads. For nine years, he rose to the non-commissioned officer of the rank and only in the twenty-fifth year of his life was promoted to officers.

In the year he participated in the seven -year war with Prussia. The first military baptism received in the famous battle of Kuersdorf, where the army of Frederick II was defeated. For combat feats at 32, he received the rank of colonel. Suvorov also showed miracles of courage in other battles, striking the enemy with the surprise and swiftness of attacks. The glory of his exploits flew around the whole army.

He was wounded twice. In camping life, he shared all the difficulties of soldier's life. In the Russo-Turkish war, which lasted from the year, Suvorov won a number of brilliant victories. One of his name inspired horror to the enemy and plunged into panic. The further service of Suvorov is replete with movements. He commanded the St. Petersburg and Vladimir divisions, fought in Crimea with the Tatars, strengthened the Kuban lines.

In the year, Izmail took stormed, considered an impregnable fortress. For the suppression of the Polish uprising - he received the title of Field Marshal. In the year, Suvorov headed the Italian joint campaign of Russians and Austrians and practically supplanted the French from Italy. Then there was an unprecedented transition through the Swiss Alps. The Russians walked with battles along the narrow mountain paths, taking obstacles by storming.

He completed his career Suvorov Generalissimus under Paul I. He stated his view of military art in a book with the clear name “The Science of Win”. The great commander ordered that there were no magnificent tombstones on his grave, but there was a simple inscription: "Suvorov lies here." Natalia Barkova.