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Unthinkable
May 1945. Hitler is dead. Berlin is in ruins. The war in Europe is about to end.
In the small town of Wismar, a tense situation leads to Canadian and Soviet forces exchanging fire. Josef Stalin, the USSR’s paranoid leader, believes this is the prelude to a full-scale attack by the Western Allies. But he strikes first, turning the full fury of the Red Army against the Americans and British.
The Western Allies wage a desperate battle to prevent the Continent from falling under the nightmarish rule of another dictator. New tactics are employed, guerilla bands launch raids deep inside enemy territory, and President Harry Truman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill are forced to do the unthinkable . . . join forces with their former enemy.
But will that be enough to stop the Soviet juggernaut?
In the small town of Wismar, a tense situation leads to Canadian and Soviet forces exchanging fire. Josef Stalin, the USSR’s paranoid leader, believes this is the prelude to a full-scale attack by the Western Allies. But he strikes first, turning the full fury of the Red Army against the Americans and British.
The Western Allies wage a desperate battle to prevent the Continent from falling under the nightmarish rule of another dictator. New tactics are employed, guerilla bands launch raids deep inside enemy territory, and President Harry Truman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill are forced to do the unthinkable . . . join forces with their former enemy.
But will that be enough to stop the Soviet juggernaut?
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December 30, 2024
Excellent!
This is an excellent alternate history novel. The characters are well developed and relatable. The politicians are all to prone to act like politicians instead of being leaders. The generals behave like their real life examples and for the most part the choices of the characters make sense in the context of the story.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
This is an excellent alternate history novel. The characters are well developed and relatable. The politicians are all to prone to act like politicians instead of being leaders. The generals behave like their real life examples and for the most part the choices of the characters make sense in the context of the story.
I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
January 5, 2025
An Excellent Alternative History of WW II
What if the Russians didn't stop at Berlin? What if an accidental shot started WW 3, or is it WW II part 2? The action and characters are exceptionally written. Blood and Guts Patton is alive and fighting the Commies like he always wanted. Marshal Zukov commands one of the largest armies in history. Who wins? We have to wait for the conclusion. I know I look forward to reading it.
What if the Russians didn't stop at Berlin? What if an accidental shot started WW 3, or is it WW II part 2? The action and characters are exceptionally written. Blood and Guts Patton is alive and fighting the Commies like he always wanted. Marshal Zukov commands one of the largest armies in history. Who wins? We have to wait for the conclusion. I know I look forward to reading it.
April 30, 2025
An interesting read. Would have been 5* but for the repetition and numerous typos. Oh, and finding out on the last page that it was only book 1. So I have to get the second soon!
The action scenes were fast paced and I was flying through them. A lot of not-common-knowledge accurate descriptions of weapons and tactics, people and locations. Loved that he worked Galland into the story!
Definitely a fun read and (so far) an interesting alternate history of WWII. 👍
The action scenes were fast paced and I was flying through them. A lot of not-common-knowledge accurate descriptions of weapons and tactics, people and locations. Loved that he worked Galland into the story!
Definitely a fun read and (so far) an interesting alternate history of WWII. 👍
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May 1, 2025
lots of action and very exciting
This is a exciting action packed novel, and the author seems to have done his homework with respect to the weapons used in World War II. There’s not much character development, but who needs that, when you’re interested in battles, one on one combat, and descriptions of armies on the move.All in all, an interesting book when you’ll probably finish in a couple days.
This is a exciting action packed novel, and the author seems to have done his homework with respect to the weapons used in World War II. There’s not much character development, but who needs that, when you’re interested in battles, one on one combat, and descriptions of armies on the move.All in all, an interesting book when you’ll probably finish in a couple days.
August 3, 2025
Quite a what if
The premise of a shooting accident followed by an enraged psycho Stalin
Ordering a war with west is quite a what if
I do question through the idea of troops moved from Pacific seems if such were to occur some would have gone into Russia's far east taking lands and moving USA Air into Russia but then there's more in the series to see
The premise of a shooting accident followed by an enraged psycho Stalin
Ordering a war with west is quite a what if
I do question through the idea of troops moved from Pacific seems if such were to occur some would have gone into Russia's far east taking lands and moving USA Air into Russia but then there's more in the series to see
October 17, 2024
World at War
The author did a job at weaving the storyline of several minor characters together and not demonizing the opposition and I liked the accurate use of dates between scenes.
The author did a job at weaving the storyline of several minor characters together and not demonizing the opposition and I liked the accurate use of dates between scenes.
December 21, 2024
This is an awesome book of what if it really happened
I am a kindle unlimited user so I read it for free but even if I actually paid it would be worth every penny, what a great story can't wait to read more from the author.
I am a kindle unlimited user so I read it for free but even if I actually paid it would be worth every penny, what a great story can't wait to read more from the author.
August 28, 2025
Better than most
This book will hold your attention sometimes writers try too hard to make up the impossible. I believe that the actions in the book was very possible made great reading
This book will hold your attention sometimes writers try too hard to make up the impossible. I believe that the actions in the book was very possible made great reading
September 16, 2024
I don't normally write reviews. However this book was worth the time. Good storyline and well written. Can't wait for the sequel.
February 13, 2025
very good
Really liked this book, good plot and character building, nice touch of alternate history, good battle descriptions and liked how we used the German army
Really liked this book, good plot and character building, nice touch of alternate history, good battle descriptions and liked how we used the German army
May 4, 2025
Good read
Interesting alt history novel. Sorry it stops mid way though. I guess it is a way to force you to buy book 2.
Interesting alt history novel. Sorry it stops mid way though. I guess it is a way to force you to buy book 2.
May 9, 2025
Next book
When will the follow-up book be available? This is a good storyline. I look forward to reading the next book kin this seies.
When will the follow-up book be available? This is a good storyline. I look forward to reading the next book kin this seies.
July 10, 2025
A Great Alternative History
A terrific read on what "might have been". Stalin might not have stopped in Berlin. WW3 may have happened in 1945!!
A terrific read on what "might have been". Stalin might not have stopped in Berlin. WW3 may have happened in 1945!!
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