World War II had a huge impact on the whole world, and one of the largest was the Soviet-German battlefield, which was very impressive because of the large number of troops invested by both sides and the wide scope of operations. In this war, there are many excellent fighters, and there are also many capable commanders, who not only have high quality, but also have extremely exquisite combat skills, and can make great contributions at critical times and can save the situation. So they were all valued by Stalin, so they often participated in meetings.
In fact, during this period, the Soviet Union established a relatively centralized system, and Stalin was the supreme holder of this system, not only politically, but also in military operations. In addition, the military commanders at that time had a relatively high position, but no matter what type of meeting, in front of Stalin, they had to stand, they could not sit down. This one is not very strict for every general is the same, and no one can make an exception. Even a high-ranking marshal-level figure like Zhukov had to follow the rules and maintain an upright posture at the meeting. But there is a person who can break these rules, and even sit on a stool with Stalin, such a person must have a very high honor and status, otherwise how can he sit on an equal footing with Stalin. This man was a marshal of the Soviet Union, Meretskov.
He was just a very ordinary soldier whose family was not rich at birth, so the poor life made him have the idea of participating in the revolution at a very young age. When he grew up, he joined the Red Army organization in the Soviet Union and became a good fighter. At the same time, on the battlefield, he was not afraid at all, full of enthusiasm, killed the enemy by surprise, and made many achievements. At a young age, he had a high honor, and then had a chance to enter the General Staff, and from then on began a more in-depth study program. These experiences have brought him a lot of gains, so he only took a short time to become a good general. Even becoming chief of the general staff at the age of 42 is something that the average person simply cannot imagine and cannot do.
He impressed Stalin after a war that broke out between the Soviet Union and Finland, and Meretskov stepped forward and led his soldiers to fight, winning the war with superb command skills. It was also because of this victory in this war that he was made chief of staff, which is also a proof of his ability. But he was suspected of having three planes flying from Germany, flying into local territory from different places, which happened within a month. He was then caught and interrogated, and it was not until the Soviet Union faced greater challenges and the war became increasingly anxious that he was released and returned to the front line. This was clearly a correct decision, and the Soviets soon turned around and took the lead.
After this, he was ordered to be transferred to other places, mainly responsible for fighting against the Japanese army and fighting together with China. Under his heroic command, the Soviet Union soon won a victory and dealt a very heavy blow to most of the Japanese army. The war also brought great honor to Meleskov and received the highest military medal. This medal is very rare, and only 12 people in history have owned it, of course, Stalin is one of them. He can get such an honor, inseparable from his own efforts and superb mind.
In addition to these honors, he also had the privileges that other chiefs aspired to. That is what was mentioned at the beginning, on top of stalin's unfolding meeting, he could sit on a stool. In fact, the main reason for this is that after he was arrested and imprisoned, he suffered a lot of torture, and these caused him to suffer serious injuries to his legs. Therefore, Stalin's move was actually to buy people's hearts, and it may also be because he felt guilty in his heart, so he made this decision.
Thus at the conference whenever Stalin admonished others, he could sit on a stool while the rest remained standing. He also became the only person who could have this kind of power, in fact, Meretskov's life is legendary, and he has created many glories and achievements in the history of the Soviet Union, which will be admired by future generations.