Space technology is also military technology. Developments in ballistics served not only to further the goal of space exploration, but also allowed the development of ICBMs. The author in this volume, examines some of the military/security implications of rocket design.

In 1932, Vasily Emelyanenko, a student at the Moscow Conservatory, had no idea that his decision to leave the conservatory, join a flying club, and train as a pilot would lead him to the then-yet-to-be-established title of Hero of the Soviet Union. But to earn this title, he had to complete 92 combat sorties to attack the enemy in 1942-1943 – one of the most difficult periods for the country,...

The author examines the golden age of the battleship.

The book talks about important participants of Russian intelligence and counterintelligence during Civil War and World War II.

Seriia voennye tainy XX veka. The battle for air supremacy during World War Two.

A calendar of daily events in the military history of the Russian Army.

Not just an account of the battle of Stalingrad - but the memoirs of the the Soviet Marshal behind the victory and defeat of German forces under the commands of Manstein and Van Paulus. Includes additional materials from the personal family archives of Marshal Eremenko, materials previously unpublished.

An interesting series exploring the history of Russian/Soviet special services. The authors are often working with archival materials never before published.

The book examines both Russian and non-Russian sources for theory and tactics of fighting non-state armed forces. Includes discussion of the Soviet/Russian experiences in Afghanistan and Chechenia.