My Life in the Red Army

My Life in the Red Army

<b>My Life in the Red Army</b> is the true-life account of 19-year old Polish citizen Fred Virski, who was drafted into the Red Army of the Soviet Union in 1938. The book chronicles Virski's experiences as a soldier in the Ukraine and Central Asia, describing the hardships, his comrades-in-arms, the food, clothing, and interactions with officers and the NKVD (secret police). When war with Germany breaks-out, Virski witnesses scenes of brutality and is caught in fierce fighting, where he is wounded and hospitalized. Following his recovery, he eventually makes his way back to his native Poland. <i>My Life in the Red Army</i> is impressive for its straightforward style tinged with a sense of humor toward his difficult, often dangerous situation.