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 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. Kutuzov began military service at the age of 19. In his younger years, without yet having had the opportunity to demonstrate his strategic thinking, he showed miracles of unparalleled courage during numerous skirmishes with the enemy. During the first Russian-Turkish War, having miraculously survived a severe wound (which cost him an eye), Kutuzov used the foreign leave he received from Catherine II not so much for treatment as for getting to know Europe and expanding his education: he continued to study throughout his life. And upon his return, he was sent to help Suvorov - and brilliantly, through diplomatic means, completed the annexation of Crimea. By the way, the great Suvorov, of all his commanders, valued Kutuzov almost above all of them - and this was widely known: after 1800, in the army, Kutuzov was considered the direct heir of Suvorov. Not chasing glory, he preferred that it find him on its own. In all the battles (and there were many of them in his lifetime), Kutuzov showed his best qualities - extraordinary firmness combined with deep perspective calculation. No danger, even the closest, could make him get excited or panic. Not only exemplary courage, but also enormous courage distinguished him. As for firmness, it was Kutuzov’s steadfastness - despite the pressure of the imperial court and part of his own headquarters - that allowed the commander to consistently and completely implement his plan for a long continuous counter-offensive, thanks to which Russia was saved, and from the best army in Europe under the leadership of a military genius of that time there was almost nothing left of Napoleon. “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 years.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 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 informative 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. Excellent 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.