Since his speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, Obama has captured attention as reporters, politicos, and ordinary citizens have wondered if he might be the nation's first black president. Chicago Tribune reporter Mendell argues that although Obama's rise to the national stage might seem unplanned, it is the outcome of a carefully calculated strategy by an ambitious man. Mendell...

The author of the book began the war as a tank commander (KV-1S) and then served as the commander of a series of self-propelled artillery units (SU-122, SU-85) and ended the war commanding a T-34-85. He fought from Stalingrad to Koenigsberg.

The author maintains that the epoch of Russian history of Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich was as bright and as interesting as the era of the musketeers in France or revolutionary England. He seeks to enlighten and introduce the colorful figures of this time to the reader.

The third title in a series of annual publications examining the problems of history and culture in the East Slav world.

'The Battle of Berlin' - a collection , which is based on a study of Military History Department of the General Staff of the Soviet Army Berlin operation in 1945, previously held secret. The book gives a detailed description of the preparation of the Berlin operation and fighting 1st Byelorussian , Ukrainian 1st and 2nd Belorussian Fronts. On the basis included in the collection of documentary...

Perhaps an alternative leader figure in Russian history, killed in a tragic helipcopter accident, General Lebed was a key player in several critical points in modern post-Soviet Russia. His forces protected Boris El'tsin during the anti-Gorbachev putsch, he was in charge of signing a peace treaty with the Chechens and a candidate for President.

The names of Richard Sorge, Rudolf Abel, and Nikolai Kuznetsov – heroic intelligence officers who largely ensured the success of major and minor military operations of World War II – are familiar to us from our school days. However, the hidden history of the greatest battles of the 20th century is not limited to a few well-known names, however worthy they may be. From this book, you will learn...

Rear Admiral Nikolai Belorukov of the Soviet Navy, awarded the Orders of the Red Banner, Nakhimov Second Class, and the Red Star for his combat service, recounts his service in the Black Sea Fleet during World War II. After graduating from naval school, he was initially appointed navigator of the submarine ‘M-53,’ then senior assistant commander of ‘S-31,’ and in May 1942 he took command of...