In his autobiography, historian and retired Frigate Captain Dr. Ingo Pfeiffer recounts his experiences in the GDRs People's Navy and during the transitional period following the fall of the Berlin Wall. His accountscovering service on obsolete Soviet-built vessels, surveillance by unofficial Stasi informants, and personnel assignments not always based on aptitude, performance, or competenceoffer readers profound insights into the East German military. His description of how the People's Navy leadership refused to use armed force to keep the collapsing SED regime in power provides valuable perspectives for the Bundeswehrs own cultivation of tradition and is likely to dispel certain misconceptions. The author speaks candidly about those who played a significant role in shaping the "Army of Unity." He also takes pride in the impressive career in the private sector that he built after leaving active service.
