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Summary: This book makes the former Soviet army seem actually human
Review: This is actually a great book of how a war fought in the 1980's in Europe would happen. The troop movements and weapons are all real. All in all, this is a very serious and realistic scenario for a war being fought in the 1980's.
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Summary: This book was an excellent view on a possible World War III
Review: This is probably the best novel I have ever read. I have been interested in military history for quite some time, and I was wondered what would have happened if the Soviets flooded across the East - West German border with their huge numbers of armor and infantry. This great novel gave me a version of how this might have turned out.
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Summary: Awesome Subject, Implausible Ending
Review: When I first got this book in the early 90s, I was an Army ROTC cadet. I had serious reservations about the book then. Not because I thought it was a bad book. No. It seemed decent enough. It was the fact the Bad Guys win! Just couldnt handle it. I eventually got over my prejudices and read it through. Glad I did as its a great story.
Peters gives us a picture of the Soviet Army much different than the mindless horde of barbarians we are used to. He humanizes them. We see an Army filled with competent leaders and brave soldiers who are not necessarily inclined to spout off Marxist rhetoric. We also see incompetants and cowards too. I actually found myself sympathizing with the Soviet soldiers! Peters also reveals that Soviet fighting doctrine may not have been so wrong. Just different. With Peters' military intelligence background, his portrayals carry lots of weight.
While I now dont mind the author writing an outcome where the Red Army prevails, I dont necessarily agree with how he gets there. The Soviet attack on NATO is primarily focused on attacking Northern West Germany defended by Dutch, Belgian and British forces Peters believe to be weak. Ultimately the victory comes from psychological warfare. In particular, the USSR releases a tape showing what is supposed to be a West German city (its really an accurate make up of one) utterly destroyed that frightens the West German government into a cease fire. Also, they send paratroopers into the UK/Dutch/Belgian zones to commit atrocities which causes these NATO forces to expend time in mop up operations. Given the German/Russian historical record, I dont think this is enough to get the Germans to sue for peace and the Dutch, Belgian and UK military are certainly smart enough to not fall for the paratroop diversion.
Despite this, Peters makes a compelling case for the fighting prowess of the Red Army. Bravo!
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Summary: Clancy like romp at the world war scenario...
Review: When I first picked up this book I thought I might try my luck once more and NOT find something nearer to Clancy's Red Storm Rising, but, indeed, I found it just as disappointing. Considering the intended audience, the premise of depicting a third world war from a Russian context will probably not draw much popularity but from the least jingoistic techno-thriller fan (if there are any to be had).If you adore Tom Clancy or revel in Larry Bond or Harold Coyle, this story should captivate your attention. Considering strictly the qualities I think the genre's hard core fans merit I give it a four star rating.
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Summary: and I thought RED STORM RISING was good!
Review: wow. This book was absolutely amazing. I read it in four days (but only an hour or two a day!). Its all russians, which is cool. Its got every concievable character- tankers, infantryman, artilleryman, supplyers, generals, KGB officers, MiG pilots, Air-Assault Paratroopers, Reconnaissance Tankers, Engineers, Air defence troopers, and (of course) your local neighborhood political officer! ( but there are a couple who are actually good soldiers, and do their duty.). Its a great book, and a must have for anyone who likes the military or action. One definite plus is that it doesn't get into all of the technology details. The author simply says "tank" not a specific type-like Tom Clancy loves to do. Just read it, you won't be wasting your time, and it might just give you a whole new perspective on modern war!
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