Death to Spies

Death to Spies

Smersh is the Russian word for "death to spies" and was the name of a number of counterintelligence divisions in the Soviet Army formed during World War II. Their task was to secure the rear of the active Red Army by arresting traitors, deserters, spies, and criminal elements. During the war, these agents became the main force in the fight against German intelligence. The main character of the game is a captain in the 4th division of the Soviet counter-intelligence service. He is a professional spy trained to carry out dangerous operations on his own. During the missions he has to complete various tasks in the heart of the enemy territory, such as stealing important documents, eliminating various enemy officers or high-ranking officials, kidnapping and sabotage. The game missions are based on real historical events and operations carried out by military intelligence and counterintelligence during the war.