Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Azam Aslanov (27 Feb 1918 – 24 Jan 1945) was a Soviet battalion commander from Azerbaijan. Born in Khnas village (Lankaran district), he rose from sergeant to battalion commander by age 24.
His battalion was surrounded near Ivanovskoye (near Velikiye Luki). Aslanov led a small group through German lines at night to deliver critical ammunition and supplies.
Near Słota and Bąle (Poland), his 3rd Battalion engaged German forces. Despite heavy crossfire and wounds, he commanded until succumbing around 10 AM.
Awarded Hero of the Soviet Union on 29 June 1945.
Aslanov exemplifies the courage of Soviet junior officers in the Great Patriotic War.