The collection is dedicated to the Russian army of the XVIII century. This period was the time of the highest heyday of military art in Russia. The Russian military doctrine outlined by Peter the Great was completed by the works of Rumyantsev and Suvorov. Peter's charters and instructions were the basis for the organization of the regular Russian army. Instructions, orders and memos of P.I. Rumyantsev-Zadunaysky became the charter of the army of Catherine II, and the famous creations of A.V. Suvorov & # 96; Regimental institution & # 96; and & # 96; Science to win & # 96; and are now a manual for raising soldiers. The book contains appendices and a terminology dictionary. It will be of interest to specialists and all lovers of military history.