Mikhail Tukhachevsky

Mikhail Tukhachevsky was a prominent Soviet military leader and theorist in the early 20th century. He played a key role in modernizing the Red Army, advocating for innovative strategies such as deep operations—large-scale, coordinated attacks to penetrate enemy lines. Tukhachevsky's ideas influenced Soviet military doctrine and helped develop mechanized warfare. However, during Stalin's purges in the late 1930s, he was falsely accused of treason, imprisoned, and executed. Posthumously, his contributions were recognized as pioneering in military strategy, and he is considered a significant figure in the evolution of modern warfare.