First hand accounts from authors, who served as peacekeepers in the Balkans as military observers, policemen, etc during the Yugoslav crises of the 1990s.

Russia crossed the threshold of its third millenium in a very unhealthy state - its political and economic confusion has led to a demographic catastrophe. Perhaps in as little as 50 years, the population will fall by 25% and the 21st century could be its last.

The author is one of the leading Russian journalists and political commentators today. He is also the main editor of Moskovskie novosti.

Brief Content: Forward by Fleet Admiral Vladimir Kuroyedov, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. First time coverage on a system-wide basis SLBM systems, anti-ship and and anti-submarine missile weapons, ship-borne air-defense missile and artillery systems and more. There is also detailed examinination of torpedo systems, ASW mines and sea mines, anti-mine weapons. Beyond weapon platforms, there is...

After the release of the Russian movie 'Svolochi', many veteran-chekisty were upset with the way history of these units had been portrayed. This book attempts to set the record straight, about the role these Young Pioneers and Komsomol members played behind and on the front lines.

The author re-examines the Northern War of 1700-1720 between Peter the Great and Karl the XII and its (mis)representation in Russian history.

A history of the American Civil War from 1861-1865.

The author examines the German campaign in the Caucasus and in particular the battle on the Kalmyk steppe.