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My Life in the Red Army
My Life in the Red Army
My Life in the Red Army
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My Life in the Red Army chronicles 19-year old Fred Virski's experiences as a soldier in the Russian military in the early years of World War 2. With a wry tone rarely seen in a combat memoir, Virski describes the hardships, the near-starvation rations, the inadequate clothing for the frozen wastelands, and his tense interactions with officers of the NKVD (secret police). He is wounded twice; earns a Medal of Valor; witnesses atrocities committed by both the Germans and the Soviets; is branded a deserter; and somehow finds time to fall in love more than once on his journey.


A testament to the will of the human spirit, My Life in the Red Army is a must read for fans of World War 2 adventure.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherThe War Vault
Release dateMar 11, 2019
ISBN9780359499878

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