The monograph, based on various types of historical sources, analyzes the military operations of Soviet troops during the battle for the Caucasus in the Stavropol Territory from September to December 1942, describes events related to the stabilization of the front line during the battle for the Caucasus, the actions of Soviet troops on the Mozdok - Achikulak section and the passes of Karachay-Cherkessia. Separately, the combat operations of rifle formations of the 44th Army, 4th and 5th Guards Cavalry Corps, aviation of the 4th Air Army in the sky of Stavropol are considered. Addressed to specialists in patriotic education of youth, scientists, local historians, teachers, graduate students, cadets of military universities, students and schoolchildren, as well as all readers interested in the history of Stavropol during the Great Patriotic War.