Nicknamed Dajjal

In every century in the Caucasus, wars flare up from time to time. And as long as people do not stop fighting, nations will produce heroes—and villains—of war. Yakov Petrovich Baklanov is a legendary commander whose path to glory began in Crimea at the age of sixteen. The Russo-Turkish War tempered a hot young man and taught him to balance daring and bravery with cold calculation. Next came his first encounter with the proud and freedom-loving Caucasus—Chechens, who know a thing or two about fighting. Yakov Petrovich proved himself not only as a skilled and capable soldier, but also as a leader and organizer: his talented command made battles more effective. And finally—legendary resistance against Imam Shamil. It was then that the nickname Dajjál stuck to him—meaning “Devil” in Russian. Such a nickname given by the Chechens is worth a lot. They wouldn’t fear a Cossack like that without special reason.

Want to know how the hero’s military path in the Caucasian War unfolded next? And also, to find out which famous insignia of the White Army in the Civil War after the 1917 Revolution was taken from Yakov Petrovich?