The book, in the author's words, seeks to combat what revisionism in the teaching and understanding of the Second World War and a diminishment of the achievements of the Red Army.

The author is a veteran of the elite Russian airborne troops. In his book, he describes not only his own career, but the service of this elite group in the Afghan war.

Published by the Institute of Military History, MoD Russian Federation. Printed only in 1000 copies. The book takes a systematic look at the development of the Infantry Forces of Russia from the early beginnings to today. Richly illustrated, lots of maps and photos.

Blitzkrieg. Now this word is familiar, probably to everyone. Short, like a shot, ringing like a flick of a bullet through the armor, clanging like the tanks of tanks - at the beginning of World War II it terrified all of Europe. 'Lightning war!' Crushing blows of the German tank wedges, rapid tank raids on the enemy's rear, grandiose 'boilers', thousands of columns of prisoners. Burning Warsaw,...

The book is dedicated to the legendary anti-terrorist unit Alfa and its heroes, who wear the order of the Gold Star. In 2009, the unit marked 35 years of service.

Kokkinaki was perhaps the leading Soviet test pilot setting many world and Soviet records. He worked for several design bureaus, including theIlyushin Design Bureau , where he served as its chief test pilot. He also established the shortest flight route between Europe and the United States. He died in 1985.

A beautifully illustrated album highlighting all of the military decorations and campaign award ribbons for World War Two.

In the opening days of WWII, Soviet border troops and infantry, under the protection of naval forces, crossed the Danube and seized the Romanian city of Chilia Veche.

The book examines the inter-war period of European history and raises the question, if the second world war was unavoidable.