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

From the archives of the SVR detailing operations against English intelligence officers from the 1930s to after WWII - in Europe and the Middle East.

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 the SMERSH (Death to Spies) organization during World War Two.

The book covers the period of the 1920s and the 1930s and highlights the role played by the security organs of the VChK-OGPU to secure the security and ability of the Soviet Armed Forces to protect the national interests. The author seeks to reverse the negative image/view on the role of the agencies to strengthen the armed forces.