Red Army

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In a European forest, a young private yearns for home and rock 'n roll, while a four-star general upholds a family legacy of military honor. Set at the East German border, the story unfolds as the Soviet Army prepares to launch an attack. Amidst western leaders' debates on nuclear weapons, the Soviet forces and their Warsaw Pact allies invade West Germany, taking advantage of NATO's unpreparedness. Within days, chaos ensues as refugees flood the roads and cities fall into disarray. The Soviet Army engages in a fierce battle for Europe, revealing hidden rivalries and divided loyalties among its ranks. This extraordinary novel, crafted by Ralph Peters, a U.S. Army intelligence officer with expertise in the Soviet military, immerses readers in a diverse army of various languages and ethnicities. From the cockpit of a MIG to the battlefield where tanks clash like ancient dragons, the narrative introduces a range of vivid characters. Chief of Staff Chibisov grapples with his ethnic background, while tank commander Bezarin faces off against a British division. As the HATO armies make their desperate last stands, divided by their own political conflicts, the story builds to a chilling climax. Told entirely from a Russian perspective, it offers a gripping exploration of modern warfare and the complexities of human nature within the chaos.