Warshot

WW III #5

by Ian Slater

The new world total war General Cheng has studied the American strategy in the Iraqi War from top to bottom, back to front, and now he is massing his divisions on the Manchurian border. To the west, Siberia's Marshal Yesov is readying his army. Their To drive the American-led U.N. force back to the sea. The Unleash the brilliantly unorthodox American General Douglas Freeman. If this eagle can't whip the bear and the dragon, no one can....

Genres: Fiction, War, Military Fiction, Alternate History, Science Fiction, Russia, Historical Fiction

295 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 23, 1992

About the author

Ian Slater is a thriller writer based in Vancouver, Canada. He has authored twenty-three adventure thrillers, including Firespill, Sea Gold, Air Glow Red, Storm, Deep Chill, Forbidden Zone, MacArthur Must Die, Showdown, Battle Front, and Manhunt. He is also known for his World War III series, which includes eleven stand-alone books, among them WW III: DARPA Alpha.
In addition to fiction, he has written Orwell: The Road to Airstrip One, a widely praised study of George Orwell’s social and political thought. He served as editor of the academic quarterly Pacific Affairs for twelve years and has contributed book reviews to major North American newspapers. His work also extends to film and radio, having written and produced radio dramas and short stories for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as the screenplay for the National Film Board’s animated film Flash Point.
Before turning to writing, Slater held various roles, including working for the Australian navy, serving as a cipher clerk for the country’s Department of External Affairs, and acting as a defense officer for the Australian Joint Intelligence Bureau. He later worked as a marine geology technician, undertaking research voyages in the Pacific. Holding a doctorate in political science, he has taught courses in the humanities as both an author and lecturer.

Reviews

[Hans · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another fast paced and action packed read. Lots of action all around ranging from ordinary soldiers, to tanks and aircraft. There is also some civilian action now.

Unfortunately, sorry to repeat, there are a lot of military and technical errors which could easily have been avoided. Time wise there are a number of issues too. F-15’s and F-4G’s don’t fly from carriers, the Blackhawk helicopter was not yet around during the Vietnam War, the US does not use the British Lynx helicopter. Yeah, I know, SAS is present, but still. Somehow the author also has a crush for the ‘arrowhead’ formation, whatever that may be.

But I still enjoyed reading it. ;)

[Jim O'Donnell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much of Slater’s writing is entertaining. But the lack of a competent editor detracts from his writing. Did he never hear of Spellcheck?? Additionally he obviously never reads his own text. On one page it’s a 50mm Browning machine gun which does not exist. Then it’s a 1600cc engine producing 1,800 horsepower. Then it’s a 12.73mm BMG then it’s 50 caliber. This last book has an airman issued a 45 caliber revolver. That never happened in our world. There are so many errors in technology, it makes claims of weapon functionality suspect.

[David Ferguson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't enjoy this book nearly as much as earlier ones of Slater's. A problem of what felt like unrealistic timelines. Considering the size of Siberia, there were battles going on and heavy armament relief miraculously shows up from a great distance as what appears to be a one day battle progresses. Heavy armour (270 battle tanks can not just materialize in hours). The General worries about the ice on Lake Baikal going out in hours because the weather is about to warm up. Ice-out does not happen that quickly.

[Henri Moreaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

The war between Siberia and America currently at a ceasefire is shattered when artillery fires from American held territory into China, immediately following China's army moves against America and the Siberian forces toss the ceasefire out the window seeking revenge on the American soldiers who humiliated them.

A very enjoyable extension to the series, equally as well enthralling as the last two keeping the action and manoeuvring coming through page after page, chapter after chapter.