Viktor Suvorov books

Viktor Suvorov is the pen name of a former Soviet military intelligence officer who defected to the West and wrote non-fiction exposing the inner workings of the Soviet military and intelligence services.

Anthologies

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Intelligence Warfare 1983 Buy

Non-Fiction

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The Liberators: My Life in the Soviet Army 1981 Buy
Inside the Soviet Army 1982 Buy
Inside Soviet Military Intelligence 1984 Buy
Inside the Aquarium: The Making of a Soviet Spy 1985 Buy
Spetsnaz 1988 Buy
Ice-Breaker: Who Started the Second World War? 1990 Buy
The Chief Culprit: Stalin’s Grand Design to Start World War II 2000 Buy

Viktor Suvorov is the pen name of Vladimir Rezun, a former Soviet military intelligence (GRU) officer who defected to Britain in 1978. His books draw directly on his experience inside the Soviet military machine. The Liberators (1981) describes daily life in the Soviet Army, while Inside the Soviet Army (1982) and Inside Soviet Military Intelligence (1984) go deeper into the military and intelligence bureaucracies.

His most controversial work is Ice-Breaker (1990), which argues that Stalin was preparing to invade Germany before Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa. The Chief Culprit (2000) expands on this thesis. Spetsnaz (1988) remains one of the most widely read English-language accounts of Soviet special forces.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Viktor Suvorov written?

Viktor Suvorov has written eight books across two series.

What was Viktor Suvorov's first book?

Viktor Suvorov’s first book is The Liberators: My Life in the Soviet Army, published in 1981.

What are Viktor Suvorov's books about?

His books draw on his experience as a Soviet GRU officer. The Liberators (1981) describes life in the Soviet Army. Inside the Aquarium (1985) covers GRU training and operations. Spetsnaz (1988) details Soviet special forces. Ice-Breaker (1990) argues that Stalin planned to attack Germany before Operation Barbarossa.

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