The monograph presents a modern view of the problem of the partisan movement during the Great Patriotic War of 1941? 1945. Based on an analysis of the results of the Patriotic War and the partisan movement of 1812, conclusions on this period, their transformation for the period of the Great Patriotic War of 1941? 1945, generalized forms, methods and tactics of actions of partisan formations, as well as scientifically substantiated and identified needs for some types of material and technical means.