Volume 35 Issue 5 May 1985

Russian stamp, 1945. The inscription on the bottom written in cursive, below the Soviet soldier waving the red flag with Joseph Stalin on it, says, "Long live our victory!"

May 1945: The Soviet View

John Erickson reflects on how the Russians commemorate their role in bringing peace to Europe.

Lawrence and the Arab Revolt

Brian Holden Reid examines the substance of the legend behind 'Lawrence of Arabia'.