He began the Great Patriotic War in the rank of General - Major , and was promoted to the rank of General - Lieutenant 1942 .
From 1937 Lopatin was appointed commander of a cavalry division .
Lopatin began the Great Patriotic War in the rank of General - Major , and was promoted to the rank of General - Lieutenant 1942 .
From 1937 Lopatin was appointed commander of a cavalry division .