About the book: 2014 / Everyone knows the glorious name of Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov (1745-1813). For every Russian person, the name of Kutuzov is on a par with the great names of Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy, Kuzma Minin, Dmitry Pozharsky. All his life he fought for the glory of Russia, and at the end of his life he won the battle for Russia. The name of Kutuzov is usually associated with the unprecedented crushing defeat of the greatest military genius - Napoleon (who back in 1805 called Kutuzov a “sly fox” because he outwitted him). Meanwhile, even a cursory acquaintance with the biography of the future savior of Russia allows us to assert: he was an extraordinary person. “Victory Tactics” by M. I. Kutuzov is a historical, military, literary and book monument with which the Eksmo publishing house celebrated the anniversary of the 200th anniversary of the great victory of Russia in the Patriotic War of 1812. Great challenges require great performers. To defeat Napoleon, it took little courage, cunning, experience, talent, patience and luck. It was necessary to surpass him in the “human dimension”. And Kutuzov coped with the task, remaining himself: even without Napoleon he was a great man. In the book presented, the famous Russian commander is revealed not only as a military leader, but also as a unique personality. Following the movement of his thoughts and soul is as exciting as following the course of the Battle of Borodino. The publication includes a treatise on infantry and ranger service - a brilliant example of the work of Kutuzov, a military theorist, as well as personal and official letters and documents covering the entire life of the commander. The appendices contain memoirs of Kutuzov's contemporaries and associates. From this diverse and meaningful material, a multifaceted image of one of the most glorious Russian commanders and iconic figures in Russian history emerges. Electronic publication of materials on the life and work of M. I. Kutuzov includes the full text of the paper book and a selected part of illustrative documentary material. And for true connoisseurs of gift editions, we offer a classic book. Like all publications in the “Great Commanders” series, the book is provided with detailed historical and biographical comments; The text is accompanied by hundreds of illustrations from Russian and foreign sources, many of which the modern reader will see for the first time. Beautiful printing, original design, the best offset paper - all this makes the books of the “Great Commanders” gift series the best gift for a man for all occasions.