Alexander Ilyich Yegorov is a general protagonist of the Hearts of Iron 4 mod, The New Order: Last Days of Europe. Current leader of the West Russian Revolutionary Front, one of the five original Marshals of the Soviet Union of the Russian Civil War and the Great Patriotic War, as well as a key figure of the West Russian Revolutionary Front during the infamous West Russian War.
Now, at an advanced age and in delicate health, Marshal Yegorov knows that his time on this earth is coming to an end, now, he must determine who will succeed him as leader.
In Game Description[]
Alexander Yegorov has been in the midst of the military throughout his entire adult life. Born in Samara in 1883, at age 18, he joined the Imperial Russian Army and quickly rose through the ranks. Originally a member of the Socialist Revolutionary Party prior to the Revolution, he quickly aligned with the new Soviet regime when they came to power in 1917. He served courageously during the First World War, Russian Revolution in the Southwestern Front, the Great Patriotic War and the West Russian War, getting shot more than five times throughout his long service as he often led his men into battle. Ever humble, Yegorov always downplayed his achievements, and silently suffers with the regret of his past defeats even when he himself was not at fault. Still, Yegorov never gave up even after Moscow fell to the huns. In his exile behind the A-A Line, he amassed the remaining red forces in West Russia underneath the banner of the West Russian Revolutionary Front, leading it to the cusp of victory during the West Russian War before the collaborators and reactionaries within the Front tore this away.
Now nearly 80, his once more powerful grip over the Front's leadership is slipping away, with cliques of officers vying for power underneath him. The harsh climate of Arkhangelsk and his many war wounds have not helped improve his health, and the fractures within the Front continue to grow.
Despite the Front's many defeats, Yegorov's resolve remained strong - at least to the outside observer. It needed to be, for the hopes and dreams of those Russians still loyal to the glorious Revolution lie on his shoulders. Only time will tell whether his successor - whoever they may be, can also hold this burden.
Biography[]
In the vicinity of Samara, in the heart of Russia, Alexander Yegorov was born into a middle-class family. His destiny would be inextricably linked to military service from an early age, when in 1901, after completing six years of classical gymnasium in Samara, he enlisted as a volunteer in the Imperial Russian Army, specifically in the 4th Nesvizh Grenadier Regiment.
His formal military training began at the Junker Infantry School in Kazan, where he graduated with honors in 1905. This distinction earned him his appointment as a second lieutenant in the 13th Erivan Grenadier Regiment. During these early years of service, Yegorov also maintained a connection with revolutionary movements, being a member of the Socialist Revolutionary Party between 1904 and 1909.
World War I marked a turning point in his military career. By 1916, already a captain at the Alekseevsky Military School, he was transferred to the Tiflis Military School of Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolaevich, where he shared his military knowledge while serving as assistant to the director. His bravery on the battlefield was documented by his receipt of the Golden Sword for Valor and six other decorations for heroism. Despite being wounded and suffering concussions on five occasions, he continued to rise through the military hierarchy until he reached the rank of colonel.
After the February Revolution, Yegorov renewed his membership with the Socialist Revolutionaries, but his real ideological transformation would come in 1918. After the failed rebellion of the SRs against the Bolsheviks, he broke with them definitively to join the newly created Red Army and the Communist Party. His military experience and proven loyalty won him the confidence of the Bolshevik leadership, making him one of the few former Tsarist officers to occupy high command positions.
During the Russian Civil War, Yegorov demonstrated his capabilities as a commander on multiple fronts. His most notable successes included the defense of Tsaritsyn and the decisive defeat of General Denikin's forces, actions that contributed significantly to the Bolshevik victory and earned him the Order of the Red Banner.
In the Soviet-Polish War, as commander of the Southwestern Front, Yegorov made significant territorial gains, although his decision not to reinforce the Western Front with the First Cavalry Army contributed to the eventual Soviet defeat at the Battle of Warsaw in 1920.
The interwar period saw Yegorov rise steadily in the Soviet hierarchy. He served as commander of several important military districts and was sent to China as military advisor to Chiang Kai-shek and Feng Yuxiang. His career reached new heights in 1935 when he became one of the first five Marshals of the Soviet Union.
World War II represented the greatest challenge of his career. Faced with the collapse of the Soviet command and the German advance, Yegorov emerged as a crucial figure in the reorganization of Soviet forces. He succeeded in establishing a defensive line from Astrakhan to Arkhangelsk, known as the A-A Line, which finally halted the German advance. This action led to the formation of the Western Russian Revolutionary Front under his leadership.
The most ambitious moment of his career came with Operation Suvorov in 1955. Taking advantage of the German economic crisis, Yegorov launched a massive offensive to recapture occupied Soviet territories. The operation began with remarkable success, with Soviet partisans crippling German lines of communication while regular forces advanced rapidly. Under the joint command of Marshals Zhukov and Tukhachevsky, Soviet forces liberated Stalingrad and approached Moscow and Leningrad.
However, victory slipped from their grasp. The combination of internal political divisions, the withdrawal of Kaganovich's support, and an effective German counteroffensive under Generals Speidel and Schorner forced the Soviet retreat. The subsequent disintegration of the united front led to the collapse of the WRRF and its retreat to Arkhangelsk.
Yegorov's last years were marked by bitterness and remorse. By 1962, the once mighty marshal had become a senile figure who spent his days reminiscing about old battles and fallen comrades, finding solace in drink. His death in 1963 marked the end of an era, leaving a power vacuum that would be contested between his two main subordinates, Zhukov and Tukhachevsky.
External Links[]
- Alexander Yegorov in TNOPediA
- Alexander Yegorov in The New Order Wiki
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