War with Russia

An urgent warning from senior military command

By: General Sir General Sir Richard Shirreff

Narrated by: General Sir Richard Shirreff, Michael Fenner

Length: 13 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Featuring an exclusive postscript read by the author.

Closely modeled on his NATO experience of war gaming future conflicts, 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 audiobook 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.

©2016 Strategia Worldwide Limited (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton

Fantastic on many levels

Any additional comments?

First off, the narration couldn't have been better. I was hoping for it not to end. Second, the author obviously knows the world in which he speaks. A stunning example of how things can go belly up in a weak Europe.

Disappointed by ending

Good story very Tom Clancy inspired.
The ending should have followed with detailed extraction.
Also discuss how the Russia military felt about the capture of Kaliningrad
Also wouldn’t Russia attack nato bases to disrupt any reponce.

Better historical fiction

one of the better historical fictions around. accents are okay to great for some characters.

A great listen

a really gripping narratives and excellently performed But it feels like it's missing one or 2 chapters at the end

What a Refreshing Viewpoint

Appreciate the warning in this material and the insight the author has with his vast experience. The politicians in the EU should take heed! Wish we could get along with the Russians and weren't at this point. Good people, Russian Leadership priorities are misguided.
To the Narrator: great job! However the US accents you used were way off the mark. Am sure it's difficult for someone from the UK. The old 1950's Brooklyn/New York City accent used for Webb in the Green Berets is not even close. Most are from the US South or Midwest. Still a good performance.

So bad it's almost good. Almost.

Whilst perfectly listenable, the story is centimeter deep and the characters are like something from a 80s Commando comic book. The voice acting and accents are incredibly grating - should have just read it straight. The plot is ok if a bit unrealistic at points, although it is very clear the author has a political axe to grind. It's certainly no Hackett World War Three.

interesting insight into NATO readiness to confron

interesting insight into NATO readiness. NATO has lots to do to be battle ready and ensure total loyalty.

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The narrator"s accents were distracting and took away from the story plus the pro British bias

Great Book with Outstanding Narrator

As a former military intelligence officer who serve during the cold war in the 1970s, I find this book highly descriptive of the problems that NATO now faces. When the American president is ambivalent about NATO and defending the countries in NATO we all have a real problem. Putin only respects strength.

No Sir John Hackett

If your looking for throwback to the of Sir John Hackett books about a WW3 scenario you'll be taken in by the beginning of this book, but you'll realise there's no comparison.

The story lacks imagination and sprints at the end to an unsatisfying conclusion that really feels half assed.

I listened on Audible and the performances were more than adequate and even if I don't like the ending the were some good parts so if you catch the book on sale go for it.