
Ivan Vasilyevich Panfilov
Ivan Vasilyevich Panfilov was a notable Soviet military leader and a posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union, born in 1893 in Pетровск, Saratov Governorate. He played a significant role in World War II as the commander of the 316th Rifle Division, which became famous for the bravery of its soldiers, notably the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, during the defense of Moscow in 1941. Panfilov died in combat on November 18, 1941, and was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his exemplary leadership and courage.
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Ivan Panfilov was a Soviet military commander and posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union.
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