Marshal Rokossovsky, left, and Marshal Zhukov, right, wearing the insignia of KCB and GCB respectively after their investiture by F M Montgomery Brandenburg Gate July 12th 1945 ©2004 Topfoto Rokossovsky, Konstantin Konstantinovich Russian (Polish-born) Soviet marshal in World War II; Polish defense minister 1949-1956 _1887-1968 Zhukov, Georgi Konstantinovich Russian Soviet marshal in World War II; defeated German siege of Moscow 1941; won battle of Stalingrad 1943; Soviet defense minister 1955-1957 _1895-1974 Montgomery, Bernard Law (Monty; Viscount Montgomery of Alamein) British general; won victory at El Alamein in World War II 1942; helped plan Normandy invasion _1887-1976