Richard Shirreff Libros

"You fail to read this book at your peril" - Admiral James G Stavridis, US Navy, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Closely modeled on NATO's war gaming experiences, this chilling account highlights the urgent need to recognize the threat posed by the Russian president. Written by the recently retired Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe and endorsed by senior military figures, it details how war with Russia could erupt, leading to devastating consequences if immediate action is not taken. President Putin has indicated that the policy of containment, reminiscent of past centuries, persists today. He warns that pressing the situation could lead to explosive outcomes. The Russian president's image relies on strength; any loss of momentum could undermine his authority. His actions have already initiated a dangerous dynamic that could result in an invasion of the Baltic states. Russia's invasion of Georgia in 2008 was a critical warning we ignored, much like the complacency seen in the 1930s. Crimea in 2014 marked another moment of unchecked aggression. Since then, the threat to Ukraine has escalated, and the Baltics could be next. Many political leaders mistakenly rely on nuclear deterrence for safety, but General Sir Richard Shirreff argues that this assumption is flawed.

The rapid rise in Russia's power over the course of the last ten years has been matched by a stunning lack of international diplomacy on the part of its president, Vladimir Putin. One consequence of this, when combined with Europe's rapidly shifting geopolitics, is that the West is on a possible path toward nuclear war. Former deputy commander of NATO General Sir Richard Shirreff speaks out about this very real peril in this call to arms, a novel that is a barely disguised version of the truth. In chilling prose, it warns allied powers and the world at large that we risk catastrophic nuclear conflict if we fail to contain Russia's increasingly hostile actions. In a detailed plotline that draws upon Shirreff's years of experience in tactical military strategy, Shirreff lays out the most probable course of action Russia will take to expand its influence, predicting that it will begin with an invasion of the Baltic states. And with GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump recently declaring that he might not come to the aid of these NATO member nations were he to become president, the threat of an all-consuming global conflict is clearer than ever. This critical, chilling fictional look at our current geopolitical landscape, written by a top NATO commander, is both timely and necessary-a must-read for any fan of realistic military thrillers as well as all concerned citizens.