Large-Caliber Ultimatum

A novel about intense work by specialists of a unique KGB unit. From a brainstorming session while preparing a secret operation to a real showdown with a cunning enemy anywhere on Earth—the path is one that only brave, devoted professionals can handle.

1961. Around West Berlin, surrounded by a concrete wall, flare up serious political passions. At one of the checkpoints, Soviet and American tank groupings come to a near-collision. At any moment, provocation could escalate into an actual military conflict. To prevent the Americans from getting reinforcements, a KGB special forces group “Don” under Captain Bogdanov is thrown to the nearest airfield. Liquidating the guards and disabling equipment is routine work for these fighters. But how to hold out in full encirclement until their own arrive?

Bogdanov understands that these few hours will be decisive not only for his group…
“Novels by A. Тамоников are about real men, for whom the concepts of valor, honor, and duty are not empty words.” — V. Kolychev. Total circulation of books by A. Тамоников is over 10 million copies.