The book in scientific form tells about the emergence and activities of the Russian Liberation Army (ROA), which was part of the armed forces of Nazi Germany. The main place in the book is devoted to the history and reasons for the creation of this army, its organization, uniform, equipment and armaments, signs of distinction of individual branches of the armed forces and formations. Among the very few publications on this topic, the book stands out for its historical authenticity, the objectivity of the approach to the events described, the novelty and fullness of the archival documents and rare printed materials involved, contains many unique photographs and color illustrations.