About the book: 2017 / Famous TV presenter Igor Prokopenko in his new book lifts the veil of mystery that shrouds special forces units of the armed forces of different countries of the world - the same special forces, about whose fantastic capabilities there are so many legends. The book destroys myths and stereotypes associated with secret methods of warfare, and examines the history of special forces from ancient times - Antiquity - to the present day, including special operations in Chechnya, Beslan and Syria. How to disable a strategic nuclear missile launcher? How did you manage to capture the residence of the Afghan leader Hafizullah Amin on the impregnable Taj Beg mountain in a matter of minutes? Can a combat dolphin, trained at a special forces center, destroy a nuclear submarine? What is the purpose of people who are able to prevent and start a global war? Many of the stories in this book will surprise and shock you. This information will allow us to understand how people turn into creatures with incredible capabilities.!