The book describes the work of General Max von Schenkendorf, who served as the chief of staff of the Russian army during World War I, and his journal of military operations. The book "Цербер армейского тыла" (The Cerberus of the Military Staff) by General Max von Schenkendorf is a unique historical document that provides insight into the military strategy and tactics used during World War I. The book is a collection of notes and observations made by General von Schenkendorf during his service as the chief of staff of the Russian army, and it offers a detailed look at the military operations of the time. The book is divided into three main sections: the first section covers the period from 1914 to 1916, the second section from 1917 to 1918, and the third section from 1918 to 1920. Each section provides a comprehensive overview of the military campaigns fought during those years, including the battles of Tannenberg, the Masurian Lakes, and the Battle of Moscow. The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the events that follow. General von Schenkendorf describes the state of the Russian army at the beginning of the war, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, as well as the challenges faced by the military leadership. He then proceeds to describe the military operations conducted during each year of the war, providing a detailed account of the battles fought, the strategies employed, and the outcomes achieved.

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