| This unique book contains previously unpublished and unknown details of almost all operations carried out by ALPHA – the Russian equivalent of the SAS. The author, General G. Zaitsev was the founder and the Commanding Officer of ALPHA for more than 14 years. Contents include, but are not limited to, the capture of the President’s Palace in Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, the release of hostages in numerous operations, the role of ALPHA in saving the life of the Armenian and Russian population during the mob riots in Azerbaijan, the events in Tbilisi, the siege of the White House in Moscow, and many more. The book can be viewed not only as a history of ALPHA, but also as an
encyclopedia of anti-terrorist operations in Russia. Due to its unique content, it will appeal to anybody who has an interest in politics,
history, military and security matters.
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