Ralph Peters Bücher

Describes the tactics, techniques, psychology, and motivations of the new breed of warriors that Americans face, including terrorists, warlords, and international criminals.

Recognized for its outstanding portrayal of military themes, this novel delves into the complexities of war and its impact on soldiers. Through compelling characters and intricate storytelling, it explores the emotional and psychological challenges faced in combat, as well as the bonds formed between service members. The narrative offers a profound reflection on duty, sacrifice, and the human experience within the context of military life, making it a significant contribution to the genre.

Told from the perspective of Russian soldiers during an imagined Soviet invasion of Western Europe, Ralph Peter, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, intelligence world veteran, and bestselling novelist, delivers an unsettling, gripping, Cold War-era story based on real events. Set in a fictionalized World War III, Soviet soldiers prepare to invade West Germany in three different locations while western leaders are distracted by the debate of nuclear weapons. In a number of days, roads are clogged and cities are falling as the Soviets fight a gruesome battle against the West, revealing just how severely unprepared the NATO armies’ were for such a deadly attack. Focused on the perspectives of Soviet soldiers, from a young private dreaming of music and home to a four-star general tirelessly honoring militaristic family traditions, this unique historical novel tells a riveting story of the shocking rivalries and crumbling loyalties that emerge during world-altering international combat.

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.

The narrative explores the potential of individuals who feel constrained by their circumstances, highlighting their aspirations and the transformative power of self-belief. Through relatable characters, the story delves into themes of ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams, encouraging readers to reflect on their own capabilities and the changes they can make in their lives. The journey emphasizes the importance of support and understanding in overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness.

Ralph Peters follows a German officer in the starving days after World War II as he makes his way on foot back home, where a defeat far more terrible than the Allied victory awaits him.Jim DeFelice takes us to the height of the war when information was bought dearly on both sides. When an American pilot parachutes into Germany to gather information, he lands right in the middle of the viper's nest---a place deadlier than anything he could have found in the skies above.James Cobb sends a special detail of PBY Catalina flying boats hunting for a hidden enemy radar station that provides the Japanese Navy with an edge in the War in the Pacific.Dean Ing takes us into the world of espionage as the Army Air Force becomes convinced that a Nazi superweapon can reach New York and Washington. As an interceptor is rush-developed, a plane-crazy young Texan begins to suspect that someone on the team has an agenda all his own . . .

In the heart of a European forest, a young private dreams of home and rock 'n roll. At command headquarters, a four-star general pursues a family tradition of military honor that reaches back centuries. They could be any two soldiers in the world. It could be any army - but it's not. The place is the East German border. The time is tomorrow - and the Soviet Army is about to attack. . . While western leaders debate the use of nuclear weapons, the Soviet Army and its Warsaw Pact Allies crash across West Germany, exploiting the NATO armies' deadly lack of preperation. In a matter of days, refugees clog the roads and the cities are in shambles. The Soviet Army wages a brutal battle for Europe - even as the hidden rivalries and divided loyalties within its ranks begon to emerge. In this extraordinary. controversial novel, author Ralph Peters a U.S. Army intelligence officer specializing in the Soviet military - takes us inside an army of dozens of languages and ethnic backgrounds, into the belly of an armored personnel carrier, the cockpit of a MIG, and onto the bloody battlefield where sophisticated tanks duel like ancient, flame-spewing dragons. From Chief of Staff Chibisov, fighting his ethnic heritage, to the daring tank commander Bezarin, locked in an unforgettable duel of wits with a British division, from bitter veterans of Afghanistan to raw recruits, a host of vivid characters are swept up in the chaos and drama. Some will be heroes. Some will die, and others will have their souls scarred forever. As the HATO armies make their last, desparate stands - divided by Soviet maneuvers and their own political squabbling - Red Army thunders to a truly frightening climax. Told entirely from a Russian point of view, Red Army is a riveting tour de force. More than a portrait of high-tech modern warfare, it is a fascingating novel of human strengths and weaknesses - a chilling look at the one army in the world that may have the power to defeat us.

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