Himmler's War (Paperback)

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ISBN 10: 1451638485 / ISBN 13: 9781451638486

Editore: Baen Books, Riverdale, 2012

Paperback. Only days after Normandy, Hitler is taken out of the equation and HeinrichHimmler, brutal head of the SS, assumes control of the Reich. On the Alliedside, there is confusion. Should attempts be made to negotiate with the newgovernment or should unconditional surrender still be the only option? With thespecter of a German super-weapon moving closer to completion and the Germangenerals finally allowed to fight the kind of war at which they are masters, theallies are pushed toward a course of accommodation or even defeat! Willthe soldiers of the Grand Alliance find the courage and conviction to fight onin the face of such daunting odds? And can Alliance leaders put into place a newplan in time to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat by the German warmachine? A new and terrible battle for a free world ison! With the specter of a German super-weapon moving closer to completion and the German generals allowed to fight the kind of war at which they are masters, the allies are pushed toward a course of accommodation or even defeat. Will the soldiers of the Grand Alliance find the courage and conviction to fight on in the face of such daunting odds? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781451638486

Riassunto:

Popular alternate history author delivers another compelling what if novel; Hitler is out of the picture and Himmler in charge of a resurgent German war machine. By the author of breakout WW II alternate history game-changer, 1945

Only days after Normandy, Hitler is taken out of the equation and Heinrich Himmler, brutal head of the SS, assumes control of the Reich.  On the Allied side, there is confusion.  Should attempts be made to negotiate with the new government or should unconditional surrender still be the only option?  With the specter of a German super-weapon moving closer to completion and the German generals finally allowed to fight the kind of war at which they are masters, the Allies are pushed toward a course of accommodation or even defeat.  Will the soldiers of the Grand Alliance find the courage and conviction to fight on in the face of such daunting odds?  And can the Allied leaders put into place a new plan in time to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat by the German war machine?  A new and terrible battle for the free world is on.

About Himmler’s War:
“VERDICT Historical accuracy in the midst of creative speculation makes this piece of alternate history believable. It should appeal to fans of Harry Turtledove and Peter G. Tsouras.” –Library Journal

About Red Inferno: 1945
“An ensemble cast of fictional characters. . . and historical figures powers the meticulously researched story line with diverse accounts of the horrors of war, making this an appealing read for fans of history and alternate history alike.”—Publishers Weekly

“[E]ngrossing and grimly plausible. . .the suspense holds up literally to the last page.”—Booklist

About 1945:
“ moving and thought-provoking. . .”—Publishers Weekly

“Realistic . . .”—Booklist

About 1942:
". . . fans of Tom Clancy and Agent Jack Bauer should find a lot to like here.”—Publishers Weekly

“A significant writer of alternate history turns here to the popular topic of Pearl Harbor, producing. . . this rousing historical action tale.”—Booklist

“A high-explosive what-if, with full-blooded characters.”—John Birmingham, bestselling author of Without Warning

About 1901:
“. . .cleverly conceived . . . Conroy tells a solid what-if historical.”—Publishers Weekly

“. . . likely to please both military history and alternative history buffs.”—Booklist

Informazioni sull'autore: Robert Conroy is the author of the hugely-popular alternate history novels Red Inferno: 1945, 1945, 1942, 1901 and 1862.  1942, which is set within a Japanese conquest of Hawaii, won the prestigious Sidewise Award for alternate histories. Conroy has written for Military History magazine and has traveled extensively in Europe where he’s taken a special interest in battlefields, historical collections and castles.  After a first career in business, Conroy has turned his lifelong passion for writing and military history into an immensely satisfying new occupation.  He is married, lives in southeastern Michigan, and, when not writing, teaches business and economic history at a local college.

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Titolo: Himmler's War (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Baen Books, Riverdale
Data di pubblicazione: 2012
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new