Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad is a book written by William Craig and published in 1973 by Reader's Digest Press and in 1974 by Penguin Publishing. The 2001 film "Enemy at the Gates" utilized the book's title and used it as one of its sources, but was not a direct adaptation of the work. The "Slavic Review" panned "Enemy at the Gates", calling it "rambling and exaggerated" and negatively comparing Craig to author Paul Carell. In contrast, "The Washington Post" was more favorable and drew favorable comparisons to Cornelius
Defender of the Motherland Medal is awarded by decree of the President of Ukraine. It is presented by the President, heads of central and local executive power bodies, leaders of military formations and foreign representatives. The medal may be awarded posthumously. The "Defender of the Motherland" Medal may be revoked by the President of Ukraine in cases of the recipient being convicted of a grave crime. Defender of the Motherland Medal The "Defender of the Motherland" Medal () is a commemorative medal awarded by Ukraine. It was established on 8 October 1999 by presidential decree № 1299. An award of the President of Ukraine, the