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THE CRUCIBLE
Captain Samantha Hunt destroyed the Luftwaffe and opened the beaches for D-Day. The largest invasion force in history is wound up like a spring and ready to drive into occupied France. The Allies are using the expected invasion of Italy to hide the invasion of occupied southern France.
King Emmanuel of Italy needs the allies to invade Italy so he can depose Prime Minister Mussolini and switch sides.
To mount a successful opposed landing, one generally needs a three to one majority of men and materiel. She doesn't have that, but she does have the Marine unit commanded by her father, Colonel John Hunt. And she commands a fleet of US and British aircraft carriers, amphibious carriers, battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. She owns the air.
What does she actually face in Italy?
Can she defeat the Germans?
Can she keep King Emmanuel alive?
This is the crucible of command.
King Emmanuel of Italy needs the allies to invade Italy so he can depose Prime Minister Mussolini and switch sides.
To mount a successful opposed landing, one generally needs a three to one majority of men and materiel. She doesn't have that, but she does have the Marine unit commanded by her father, Colonel John Hunt. And she commands a fleet of US and British aircraft carriers, amphibious carriers, battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. She owns the air.
What does she actually face in Italy?
Can she defeat the Germans?
Can she keep King Emmanuel alive?
This is the crucible of command.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2024
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February 9, 2025
Non stop action
I love this series, I'm former Navy Helicopter squadron from Vietnam era Carriers. They have done their research and know
What they are writing.
I just wish they could write as fast as I can read.
Many books I skip pages because its just filler. Not the Maki books, you better read every word every page.
Thank you for an exciting trip down memory lane. By way I passed your books on to one of my Pilots. I think
He will love them. Hopping he buys whole series. Thanks again G
I love this series, I'm former Navy Helicopter squadron from Vietnam era Carriers. They have done their research and know
What they are writing.
I just wish they could write as fast as I can read.
Many books I skip pages because its just filler. Not the Maki books, you better read every word every page.
Thank you for an exciting trip down memory lane. By way I passed your books on to one of my Pilots. I think
He will love them. Hopping he buys whole series. Thanks again G
February 11, 2025
I have enjoyed all 11 books in this series.
Having served in the Navy for 4 years. After the Korean war and before Vietnam war. Now in my eighthys it brings back some memories. I find it a very interesting possibility. I'm really looking forward to book number 12 and any additional new series, I have also read all of the other Tomcat, series.
Having served in the Navy for 4 years. After the Korean war and before Vietnam war. Now in my eighthys it brings back some memories. I find it a very interesting possibility. I'm really looking forward to book number 12 and any additional new series, I have also read all of the other Tomcat, series.
April 14, 2025
This series continues to provide WW2 alternate history as a lively and engaging story.
WW2 was an all-encompassing engagement that continues to fascinate writers and readers as a historical event to be revisited and a source for many interesting tales, on to the next installment.
WW2 was an all-encompassing engagement that continues to fascinate writers and readers as a historical event to be revisited and a source for many interesting tales, on to the next installment.
October 2, 2025
Needs editing
Good story, however unlikely the character of Spike and what she's given to do.
Far, far too many spelling mistakes.
The equivalent UK airforce ranks in the appendix are wrong: a Fl Lieut is equivalent to a RN Lieutenant and army Captain , etc
Good story, however unlikely the character of Spike and what she's given to do.
Far, far too many spelling mistakes.
The equivalent UK airforce ranks in the appendix are wrong: a Fl Lieut is equivalent to a RN Lieutenant and army Captain , etc
December 8, 2024
Great read as always. Couldn't put it down(ordered at ~2200 and its now 0430.) This is to the alternate history genre as Webbers Honor Herrington is to space opera.
January 2, 2025
Good read. Fast moving with great characters
March 28, 2025
I really enjoy these books and the alternate historical timeline. Keep them coming!
May 9, 2025
Another Gem
Excellent read, Sam is at her best and the Allies are on the move. Must read these books in the order that were made
Excellent read, Sam is at her best and the Allies are on the move. Must read these books in the order that were made
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