About Nikolai Popel
Lived 1901 – 1980 (aged 78–79). Nikolai Popel was a Russian and Ukrainian military personnel.
Nikolai Kirillovich Popel (; 1901–1980) was a Lieutenant-General of the eighth Soviet tank corps and political commissar in the Red Army during World War II.
During the Battle of Brody in the summer of 1941, he successfully attacked the German rear, cutting off the supply lines for the 11th Panzer Division and capturing Dubno.
He is featured as a character in the 1985 Soviet film Battle of Moscow, in which he is portrayed by Valeri Yurchenko.
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Who was Nikolai Popel?
Soviet politician (1901–1980)
When was Nikolai Popel born?
Nikolai Popel was born on 2 January 1901 in Kherson Uyezd.
When did Nikolai Popel die?
Nikolai Popel died in 1980 in Moscow.
What was Nikolai Popel's occupation?
Nikolai Popel was a military personnel.
What nationality was Nikolai Popel?
Nikolai Popel was Russian and Ukrainian.
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