It publishes the book publishing partnership Sytin from 1911 to 1915. Because of the First World War and the subsequent publication of the October Revolution, there has not been completed; Altogether 18 volumes, the last word of the 18th volume - Port Arthur. Each volume is accompanied by a large number of diagrams, maps, plans, portraits and drawings included in the main text, and located within an insert. Military Encyclopedia aimed to unite and organically link together all the important information on various branches of the military and naval affairs, which successive connection of the present with the past would have covered all the issues related to the existence of the armed forces, popularizing the knowledge necessary as a soldier and a citizen . Thus Encyclopedia Sytina intended not only for the military but for everyone interested in military affairs, it was noticeably expanded range of military issues. Particular emphasis was placed on the integration of information, bringing love for military affairs, army and navy.