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Schlieffen Alternate: Book 1 of the WW1 Alternate Series
Europe, August 1914.
The World explode into war as Austro-Hungary declares war on Serbia following the assassination of the heir to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Russia follows suit and mobilizes, while Germany supports its ally and declares war on Russia. France then joins the war as it is Russia’s ally.
The British intervene when the Germans execute their Schlieffen Plan and attack through Belgium to outflank the French defenses. And then war explodes everywhere. The Austro-Hungarian attack in Serbia and Galicia, the Russians invade Prussia, and the Germans smash into France. In the Middle East, the Ottoman Empire declares for the Central Power, while Italy stays neutral.
The German Army is unstoppable and closes in on Paris as the Allies retreat in disarray all along the front. The fate of the World hangs in the balance as a big battle looms for Paris. The battle is fought and ends in a Germany victory, opening the entire French frontline to invasion. The French capital is occupied, and things do not look good for the Entente Powers in the West.
However, no gains come without giving something away. While the German Army is busy conquering the French and beating the British Expeditionary Force around, the Russians storm Prussia and roll over the German 8th Army. The Reich has all of its remaining troops fighting in the West and nothing fresh to put in front of the Russian steamroller. Koenigsberg fall and the Austro-Hungarians fail before Belgrade and in Galicia. Something will have to be done, or else Berlin will fall to the Russian Imperial forces.
This is the story of a war that might have been.
The World explode into war as Austro-Hungary declares war on Serbia following the assassination of the heir to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Russia follows suit and mobilizes, while Germany supports its ally and declares war on Russia. France then joins the war as it is Russia’s ally.
The British intervene when the Germans execute their Schlieffen Plan and attack through Belgium to outflank the French defenses. And then war explodes everywhere. The Austro-Hungarian attack in Serbia and Galicia, the Russians invade Prussia, and the Germans smash into France. In the Middle East, the Ottoman Empire declares for the Central Power, while Italy stays neutral.
The German Army is unstoppable and closes in on Paris as the Allies retreat in disarray all along the front. The fate of the World hangs in the balance as a big battle looms for Paris. The battle is fought and ends in a Germany victory, opening the entire French frontline to invasion. The French capital is occupied, and things do not look good for the Entente Powers in the West.
However, no gains come without giving something away. While the German Army is busy conquering the French and beating the British Expeditionary Force around, the Russians storm Prussia and roll over the German 8th Army. The Reich has all of its remaining troops fighting in the West and nothing fresh to put in front of the Russian steamroller. Koenigsberg fall and the Austro-Hungarians fail before Belgrade and in Galicia. Something will have to be done, or else Berlin will fall to the Russian Imperial forces.
This is the story of a war that might have been.
320 pages, Hardcover
Published June 21, 2024
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About the author
Max Lamirande
99 books10 followersMax Lamirande is a 47 years old author from Quebec, Canada.
His first book was published in 2020 with the title Blitzkrieg Europa, setting off a successful Alternate history book series on the Second World War.
To date, Lamirande has published at quite a fast rate, with 8 books published and the 9th one coming up in December and the 10th in January 2022. He also has started a new series on the Napoleonic Era.
Lamirande majored in history back in 1998 and has been writing on and off for the last 30 years or so. Wargamer, historian, an expert on World War Two and the Napoleonic Era.
THE BLITZKRIEG ALTERNATE SERIES
BY MAX LAMIRANDE
Book 1: Blitzkrieg Europa
Book 2: Battle Europa
Book 3: Struggle Europa
Book 4: Fortress Europa
Book 5: Stalemate Europa
Book 6: Staggering Europa
Book 7: Faltering Europa
Book 8: Crumbling Europa publish date December 26th, 2021
Book 9: Falling Europa (publish date to be confirmed, approx. Mar 2022)
THE BLITZKRIEG ALTERNATE SERIES (complementary of Blitzkrieg Alternate Series)
By Max Lamirande
Book 1: Blitzkrieg Pacific, January 28th, 2022
Book 2: TBD
Book 3: TBD
THE NAPOLEONIC ALTERNATE SERIES
By Max Lamirande
Book 1: Austerlitz Alternate, December 2021
Book 2: TBD, march 2022
Book 3: TBD, July 2022
His first book was published in 2020 with the title Blitzkrieg Europa, setting off a successful Alternate history book series on the Second World War.
To date, Lamirande has published at quite a fast rate, with 8 books published and the 9th one coming up in December and the 10th in January 2022. He also has started a new series on the Napoleonic Era.
Lamirande majored in history back in 1998 and has been writing on and off for the last 30 years or so. Wargamer, historian, an expert on World War Two and the Napoleonic Era.
THE BLITZKRIEG ALTERNATE SERIES
BY MAX LAMIRANDE
Book 1: Blitzkrieg Europa
Book 2: Battle Europa
Book 3: Struggle Europa
Book 4: Fortress Europa
Book 5: Stalemate Europa
Book 6: Staggering Europa
Book 7: Faltering Europa
Book 8: Crumbling Europa publish date December 26th, 2021
Book 9: Falling Europa (publish date to be confirmed, approx. Mar 2022)
THE BLITZKRIEG ALTERNATE SERIES (complementary of Blitzkrieg Alternate Series)
By Max Lamirande
Book 1: Blitzkrieg Pacific, January 28th, 2022
Book 2: TBD
Book 3: TBD
THE NAPOLEONIC ALTERNATE SERIES
By Max Lamirande
Book 1: Austerlitz Alternate, December 2021
Book 2: TBD, march 2022
Book 3: TBD, July 2022
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January 28, 2025
Thought provoking.
I have always been a fan of alternate history as just a couple of different discisions or timings can change the fate of the world. So I really enjoyed this book and will continue the series and read some of the authors other titles as his writing is well paced and believable.
I have always been a fan of alternate history as just a couple of different discisions or timings can change the fate of the world. So I really enjoyed this book and will continue the series and read some of the authors other titles as his writing is well paced and believable.
August 3, 2024
Great story, horrible writing
I was intrigued by the idea but the lack of editing and an inexcusable number of simp!e spelling errors made it very tempting to set this book aside
I was intrigued by the idea but the lack of editing and an inexcusable number of simp!e spelling errors made it very tempting to set this book aside
June 23, 2024
Great new series!
Looking forward to this alt. Not many authors use wwi, most go to ww2. This a fun read and it takes some thinking to see where the alt part comes in. Good job dude!
Looking forward to this alt. Not many authors use wwi, most go to ww2. This a fun read and it takes some thinking to see where the alt part comes in. Good job dude!
February 22, 2025
France again, and Austria Hungary eager for war but not up to it..
Outstanding first volume about WWI. Not only does Max give us the picture of war BUT he humanized it by presenting characters from both sides of the conflict. Great job!!!!
Outstanding first volume about WWI. Not only does Max give us the picture of war BUT he humanized it by presenting characters from both sides of the conflict. Great job!!!!
August 2, 2025
Fun Spin
I like the authors blend of generals and privates. He makes some fun alternatives seem plausible. Thanks for the book.
I like the authors blend of generals and privates. He makes some fun alternatives seem plausible. Thanks for the book.
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