Vasily Zaytsev

War Hero

Birthday March 23, 1915

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE Dec 15, 1991 (76)

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About

Soviet sniper who killed 225 enemy soldiers during WWII in the 1942 Battle of Stalingrad.

Before Fame

He worked as a clerk in the Soviet Navy until the Germans invaded the Soviet Union.

Trivia

He worked closely with a friend to change positions while shooting. This allowed him to become more deadly.

Family Life

His grandfather taught him how to shoot.

Associated With

He was played by actor Jude Law in the 2001 film Enemy at the Gates.