Do we know the whole truth about the military history of Russia? Are we ready to hear shocking facts about Russian victories and defeats in military conflicts? It turns out that not all of our victories are indisputable. Paying tribute to the courage of Russian soldiers, the author, however, questions the results of the most famous battles of the army of our country. How invulnerable is the Russian Army? Are colossal military losses always justified? How does the outcome of a battle depend on the competence of military leaders? How different is the official version of events from the real one? The author of the book, journalist Vyacheslav Krasikov, offers a sensational version of Russia’s military victories. He dwells in detail on the events of the Varangian era, the Battle of Poltava, the Battle of Borodino, Suvorov’s Alpine Campaign and other equally famous military clashes between the Russian army and the enemy, each time asking himself the question: was this a great victory in the full sense of the word? Analyzing Russia's participation in various military conflicts, he comes to shocking conclusions.