History of the Russian Imperial Army

This anniversary illustrated publication was prepared by the best teachers of the main in the Russian Empire of the Higher Military Educational institution - the Nikolaev Academy of the General Staff. Among the authors of the presented book, Major General A. G. Elchaninov, Lieutenant General A.K. Bayov, Major General P. M. Andrianov, Major General N. L. Yunakov, infantry general N.P. Mikhnevich, general -Lieutenant N. A. Orlov, Lieutenant General A.M. Zayonchkovsky, Lieutenant General M. I. Shishkevich, General D. N. Logofet, Major General K. I. Druzhinin and other outstanding military leaders of the Russian Imperial Army. Prepared by them in 1911-1913. The History of the Russian Army is a kind of panorama of the gradual development of military affairs in Russia. Particular attention in the publication is paid to the most outstanding combat episodes, as well as organizations, everyday life, armament and combat training of troops. The strategy of wars and tactics of battles are described by the exact and expressive language of professionals of military affairs, each of which has a rich combat experience, direct planning and conducting military operations behind him. The modern publication of this, which has not lost its significance, is enriched with rare documentary materials, unique illustrations and extensive comments.

190th anniversary of the creation of the Imperial Nikolaev Academy of the General Staff (1832) is dedicated to.