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War With Russia

The urgent warning from senior military command

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War With Russia

By: General Sir Richard Shirreff
Narrated by: General Sir Richard Shirreff, Michael Fenner
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Summary

 'You fail to read this book at your peril' - Admiral James G Stavridis, US Navy, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

Closely modelled on his NATO experience of war gaming future conflicts, 2017 War With Russia is a chilling account of where we are heading if we fail to recognise the threat posed by the Russian president.

Written by the recently retired Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe and endorsed by senior military figures, this book shows how war with Russia could erupt with the bloodiest and most appalling consequences if the necessary steps are not taken urgently.

President Putin said: 'We have all the reasons to believe that the policy of containment of Russia which was happening in the 18th, 19th and 20th century is still going on...' And 'If you press the spring, it will release at some point. Something you should remember.'

Like any 'strongman', the Russian president's reputation for strength is everything. Lose momentum, fail to give the people what they want and he fails. The President has already demonstrated that he has no intention of failing. He has already started a lethal dynamic which, unless checked right now, could see him invade the Baltic states.

Russia's invasion and seizure of Georgia in 2008 was our 'Rhineland moment'. We ignored the warning signs - as we did back in the 1930s - and we made it 'business as usual'.

Crimea in 2014 was the President's 'Sudetenland moment' and again he got away with it. Since 2014 Russia has invaded Ukraine. The Baltics could be next.

Our political leaders assume that nuclear deterrence will save us. General Sir Richard Shirreff shows us why this will not wash.

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Critic reviews

The great strength of this tale is that it is told by an insider who really knows. The moral of this story is clear. The relentless hollowing out of the military and defence postures of the west have placed us all in danger. This is a parable with a real message about our general ineptitude in the new realities of hard power...The best piece of super power military fiction since Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October. Enjoy this riot of a book. And be very afraid - it really could happen like this. (Robert Fox)
A must read...Shirreff's warnings - veiled as fiction - ring with authenticity, rich in technical details and insight.
We sit on our hands while busy fingers in the East boot up for cyber-war. (Max Hastings)
The evil gloating trope is much in evidence in General Sir Richard Shirreff's 2017: War With Russia...a pacy techno-thriller and a clarion call to the West. (Shashank Joshi)
This piece of "faction" is billed as an urgent warning - it's also an act of near mutiny. (Michael Burleigh)
Make no mistake: if Russia marches into the Baltics it means nuclear war. (Damian Whitworth)
On the brink of WW3? Top NATO official predicts massive global conflict NEXT YEAR. (Tom Evans)
West and Russia on course for war. (Ewen MacAskill, Defence Correspondent)
Is Britain headed for nuclear war with Russia NEXT YEAR? Former top Nato official predicts massive global conflict will break out in 2017.
NATO must bolster its military presence in the Baltic states or risk nuclear war, a former general has warned.
The authenticity of the high-level crisis talks withing Nato which Shirreff attended in his past life, is so palpable that it lands this book like a 22lb bass. This and the foreword are reasons enough to buy a copy.
Rarely has as a figure as senior as Sir Richard Shirreff, dared to put his name to as ominous a contingency history as one pictured in 2017 War With Russia. It can't happen? Just like the Anschluss of Crimea, or Brexit? Russia is again ruled by one man alone and President Putin has proved capable of gambling with the fate of his country and peace in Europe. In the guise of fast-paced novel, General Shirreff shows how it could actually be done: the disinformation, the subversion, the order of battle. And how woefully unprepared the free world would be to stand up to such a challenge. His warning should be read not only by anyone interested in fate of the West but, above all, by politicians whose decisions on defence determine our options in future emergencies.
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What Sir Richard has to say in this book is extremely important for British defence policy and for stability in Europe. He knows what he's talking about better than almost anyone and concerned citizens and politicians alike should heed what he says. The fictional narrative is an interesting and potentially compelling way of translating a very realistic wargame scenario to a wider popular audience however the story telling itself is a little amateurish and the exposition of Sir Richard's argument is often far too obvious and clumsy, or clunky. The characters are a little stereotypical with bulk described, stock back-stories. The narrative itself just cuts between three essential locations of the same groups of characters (with a few scenes as exceptions).
Very informative and significant, but sometimes feeling like a school boy vehicle for an argument.

Hugely important insight clumsily delivered.

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Read this book if you want an accurate appraisal of the current NATO situation. General Sir Richard Shirreff gives an open and honest account of the political manoeuvrings within British defence, and further afield throughout NATO which are putting us on the slippery slope towards war with a nationalist Russia led by a totalitarian oligarch.

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With a real political and frank agenda this book is written with a clear understanding of military and global politics and points to clear and very possible future. Well narrated, explained and just right level of detail to keep either a military or non-military mind on the edge of their seat.

A wake up call for those in power

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Realistic scenario that highlights the dangerous position Britain is now in from sustain reductions in our military capabilities. We need to take action immediately if we want to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. Politician’s from all sides are not to be believed when they tell you we are spending enough. We need to significantly increase both personnel numbers and equipment levels. As someone with a deep interest in these matters the Author has done the UK a great service by writing this excellent book which is also highly entertaining.

Warning to Politician’s

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This book shows the foresight of our NATO staff compared to the short term monetary concerns of politicians, and how in 2022/23 those chickens have come home to roost.

Well written, well informed, good narration. Let’s hope that things happening in the east of Europe are handle better in the future ( if we have one)

Even more relevant in 2023

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