Also known as Vasily Grigoryevich Zaitsev, Zaitsev
Soviet sniper (1915-1991)
Vasily Zaytsev was a Soviet sniper during World War II who became famous for his skill and for allegedly killing over 200 enemy soldiers during the Battle of Stalingrad. He is historically significant as a symbol of Soviet military heroism, though details about his wartime exploits have been subject to historical debate and popular legend.
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Vasily Grigoryevich Zaitsev (Russian: Васи́лий Григо́рьевич За́йцев, IPA: [vɐˈsʲilʲɪj ɡrʲɪˈɡorʲjɪvʲɪdʑ ˈzajtsɨf]; 23 March 1915 – 15 December 1991) was a Soviet sniper who served in World War II.
Between 22 September 1942 and 19 October 1942, he killed 40 enemy soldiers. Between 10 October 1942 and 17 December 1942, during the Battle of Stalingrad, he killed 225 enemy soldiers.
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