About the book: 2009 / The greatness of the feat and the tension of the people's spirit have accompanied war since ancient times. Over the past three to four thousand years, almost all peoples have gone through such trials. Therefore, the history of wars is also the history of civilization: from the Battle of Troy and the capture of Carthage to the war with Napoleon and World War II. The glory and dishonor of entire countries and peoples, the triumphs and defeats of armies, the valor of commanders and the hardships of military life - the plots of this book are eternal, like our harsh world itself..