The Liberators: My Life in the Soviet Army

by Viktor Suvorov

Book Overview

My Life in the Soviet Army the "Liberators' By Viktor Suvorov This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393017591
• ISBN13: 9780393017595
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Victor Suvorov and his books.

First of all, who is he? He's a 'defected' Russian spy witha real name of Vladimir Rezun, who worked in the GRU. He is a sort of a 'James Bond' who is writing about his career in the Russian army, military "spetsnaz"(Marine/Special Force), GRU, and about everything he got to know about USSR while working there.In "The Liberator" he write about his life in the army, and about the army itself, about the 'behind the scene' part of all the major manuevers of Russian army, in which he took part. Also he writes about some of the "funny" incidents during Stalin's years.Reading the book you really find out what it is to be a starting officer in the Russian/Soviet army. He shows that it is not easy, explaining everything in detail.In Aquirium, he write about the "greatest" spy agency in the world, as the author beleives, the GRU,and his life there. He describes it in detail explaining its policies and how it works.His operations as a spy, the security system are few of many things shown in the book. In the "Icebreaker", "M-Day", "The Last Rebublic" he explained how and why the WW2 started, and most importantly, WHO REALY STARTED IT. He says STALIN and prooves it. Thousands of undeniable arguments are given in the book. And although Suvorov's views greatly differs the official version of the war, and he is not a professor, no one in the world was able to deny it. In fact, one other great historian, Radzinsky had quoted him in his book "Stalin. Life and death."In "Suicide" he describes Hitler's suicidal attack on USSR. He anes again is very beleivable with his arguments. He shows that Hitler was not only a poor commander, but did not have a sloghtest idea how to fight a war. Also, the German army had no equipment to fight such a mighty foe, and was not at all prepared to occupy Russia. All this is discussed in the book.In his books "Selection" and "Control" he tells us what Stalin wanted and how he wanted to acomplish it. A book about his 'special' infiltration teams, which is not only a James-Bond type of story, but also an incredibly interesting novel.All of Suvorov's books are extremely interesting and informative, and what is most valuable in them is that they shows us the hidden truth.

Victor Suvorov

I read most of his books.New aspekt to russian history.Very interesting.If intrested in Stalin read it.You can't find more intresting books about Stalin and beging of USSR.

Humorous, Ironic, Revealing

Viktor Suvorov, the nom de plume of a high-ranking Soviet military intelligence officer who defected to the West, has a great style and senses of humor and irony. All of these are shown in full force in this autobiographical tale of his entry into the Red Army officer corps as a tanker. A must-read for anyone into Cold War military history or anyone who's ever been in any military; many others will find it good, too. The title, which actually has "Liberators" in quotes, is a masterpiece of subtle irony, as Suvorov describes to you his growing understanding that he and his Red Army comrades were not Liberators of eastern Europe, but rather a conquering, occupying force. Well worth the reader's time.

Only one, and not the most fascinating one

For those who think that russians are fools: you have been fooled yourselves. This book gives an insight in the life of a soldier in Soviet Army AFTER the WWII, but if you want to know why WWII started, and the interiors of Soviet politics before 1941, I recommend the following books by him: "The Icebreaker" "The Last Republic" ""M" Day" and several others.

Very funny, excellent read.

This is a facinating book on the Soviet Army, and a must read for military history buffs. While it is obviously out of date now, the stories are still hilarious and shows a facinating insight into how the Soviet Army worked, and most often, how it didn't work. It's amazing that the USSR survived as long as it did, which Suvorov's book details.