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Monroe Doctrine #3
Monroe Doctrine: Volume III
As the dragon awoke…
…the world came together.
Would it be enough to stop China?
WWIII wasn’t what any of the analysts expected. Across the globe, battles raged. Taiwan fell. Fighting continued in the Caribbean and South America. The Russian Far East had invaders, and nobody seemed able to stop this new Red Army.
With the world in chaos…
…it was hard to unravel the pieces.
Would one U.S. pilot give them hope?
On the first day of the war, his F-22 Raptor was shot down over Cuba. Lieutenant Colonel Ian "Racer" Ryan survived, escaped, and now had the Air Force’s 6th generation fighter under him. Would it be enough to outsmart the Chinese AI defenses?
Was this the turning point…
…or the end?
You’ll love this third book in The Monroe Doctrine series because the stakes have gotten higher than ever and it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Get it now.
…the world came together.
Would it be enough to stop China?
WWIII wasn’t what any of the analysts expected. Across the globe, battles raged. Taiwan fell. Fighting continued in the Caribbean and South America. The Russian Far East had invaders, and nobody seemed able to stop this new Red Army.
With the world in chaos…
…it was hard to unravel the pieces.
Would one U.S. pilot give them hope?
On the first day of the war, his F-22 Raptor was shot down over Cuba. Lieutenant Colonel Ian "Racer" Ryan survived, escaped, and now had the Air Force’s 6th generation fighter under him. Would it be enough to outsmart the Chinese AI defenses?
Was this the turning point…
…or the end?
You’ll love this third book in The Monroe Doctrine series because the stakes have gotten higher than ever and it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Get it now.
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The 3rd book of the Monroe Doctrine continues with the series' fast-paced, multi-theatre storytelling. Importantly, even though you're shifting quickly from place to place, you never feel lost. Everything is knitted together quite nicely. If you like battle scenes, this book is chock-full of them. Land, sea, and air scraps are all present and are compelling.
The near-future weapons that are featured in this third book are well done. The AI baddie remains a really neat part of the story. I'll confess that the level of AI seems a touch advanced considering when the events in the book are supposed to happen. The same is true for some of the new weapons platforms the authors introduce in this volume. Setting aside this timing issue, the weapons are super cool and aren't far-fetched (outside of their timing). These things could actually come to be, just 8-15 years down the road.
One other quibble. This book didn't have the level of political machinations featured in the first two volumes. I love a book that has a good balance between politics and fighting scenes.
But overall, volume three of the Monroe Doctrine is a terrific, tight, well-written near-future military thriller. I would strongly recommend it.
Oh, and the narration is first-rate as well.
The 3rd book of the Monroe Doctrine continues with the series' fast-paced, multi-theatre storytelling. Importantly, even though you're shifting quickly from place to place, you never feel lost. Everything is knitted together quite nicely. If you like battle scenes, this book is chock-full of them. Land, sea, and air scraps are all present and are compelling.
The near-future weapons that are featured in this third book are well done. The AI baddie remains a really neat part of the story. I'll confess that the level of AI seems a touch advanced considering when the events in the book are supposed to happen. The same is true for some of the new weapons platforms the authors introduce in this volume. Setting aside this timing issue, the weapons are super cool and aren't far-fetched (outside of their timing). These things could actually come to be, just 8-15 years down the road.
One other quibble. This book didn't have the level of political machinations featured in the first two volumes. I love a book that has a good balance between politics and fighting scenes.
But overall, volume three of the Monroe Doctrine is a terrific, tight, well-written near-future military thriller. I would strongly recommend it.
Oh, and the narration is first-rate as well.
November 5, 2024
LE DOY 3 ESTRELLAS PORQUE EN MUESTRA UNA IMAGEN MUY REAL DE LA CONPLEJIDAD DE UN ENFRENTAMIENTO ARMADO ENTRE EJERCITOS DE LA ACTUALIDAD. Y PORQUE DA UN VISTAZO A LAS NUEVAS Y DEVASTADORAS ARMAS QUE SE USARAN EN LOS CONFLICTOS DEL FUTURO... PERO TIENE TANTOS ENFRENTAMIENTOS QUE UNO PUEDE PERDER EL HILO DE LA HISTORIA POR MOMENTOS.
La 3ra Guerra Mundial continua en los volúmenes 3 y 4 de esta saga. Como ya había mencionado subiré las reseñas de estos libros de dos en dos, ya que no son muy largos y es mejor hacerlo así para entender mejor la cadena de eventos que se suceden a lo largo de la historia. En las dos entregas anteriores vimos como la República Popular China declara una guerra contra las naciones de occidente ayudada por su nueva, mejor y más poderosa arma, la primera inteligencia artificial (IA) ciento por ciento funcional del planeta, bautizada por su creador como: "Dragón de Jade" (Jade Dragon).
La guerra que desata el Dragon de Jade contra las naciones del mundo es al mismo tiempo brutal e increíblemente efectiva, ya que los chinos planean por años sus movimientos antes de iniciar hostilidades y disparar la primera bala. Pero EEUU y sus aliados responden a la agresión y se desata entonces el tercer conflicto más grande en la historia del planeta. Libros 1 y 2 narraron el inicio de las hostilidades y los primeros ataques contra las naciones aliadas, así como el contraataque de las mismas sobre los territorios ocupados por China, especialmente Cuba, que se convierte en la primera prioridad de los americanos. Así como batallas navales entre la OTAN y las fuerzas rojas en en el Mar Mediterráneo, el Mar Rojo y el Mar Amarillo.
El VOLUMEN III empieza luego de la liberación de Cuba. A pesar de haber sufrido enormemente para derrotar el emplazamiento comunista en la isla, los americanos se alzan victoriosos y empiezan su siguiente campaña para acabar con los asentamientos del enemigo en todo el continente americano. Es así que sus siguientes objetivos son Nicaragua y El Salvador, naciones que, como Cuba, se han aliado con China y ahora son emplazamientos de misiles de última generación que amenazan a los ejércitos americanos tanto por mar como por aire. Desde sus bases de operaciones en Honduras y Guatemala, los americanos lanzan una contraofensiva para acabar con las bases de misiles del enemigo. Pero la tarea que les aguarda es tremenda, ya que estos se hayan atrincherado en las junglas de los países centroamericanos, y son defendidos por los ejércitos locales y por pelotones de fuerzas especiales chinos. Todos ellos armados con armamento de última generación.
Las campañas de Nicaragua y El Salvador son difíciles, pero nada comparado con lo que viene a continuación. La campaña de Venezuela es quizás la más brutal de todas hasta la fecha. Según los americanos, Venezuela era el aliado más poderoso de China en el continente, y era necesario neutralizar esa amenaza antes de llevar la guerra a Asia. Pero el Dragón de Jade no solo arma a los venezolanos y les brinda entrenamiento e infraestructura militar, sino que también convierte al país entero en una trampa mortal para los ejércitos aliados.
Desde su centro de operaciones en Colombia, Estados Unidos ataca el norte del país con una poderosa avanzada de tanques e infantería. Mientras que con ayuda de los franceses, españoles, e ingleses, ataca desde el mar en un intento de desembarco desde el atlántico. Además, implementa la invasión militar de caída libre con paracaídas más grande desde la segunda guerra mundial, atacando la capital, Caracas, con miles de tropas de paracaidistas. Pero aun con todo eso, las bajas son astronómicas. En especial para la invasión de los Equipos Tierra, Mar y Aire de la Armada de los Estados Unidos (SEALS), que termina con más de 4 mil bajas en menos de una hora gracias a los nuevos armamentos creados y desplegados por el Dragón de Jade.
Al final, el objetivo se logra, pero con un tremendo costo para las fuerzas aliadas (lo cual era exactamente lo que quería Dragón de Jade). Y lo peor de todo es que dos nuevos escenarios de guerra empiezan a abrirse en el conflicto. Ya que se vuelve obvio que Corea de Norte y Rusia son el nuevo blanco de China y su terrorífica IA.
Quizás lo mejor de este libro es que empezamos a ver las nuevas armas que ambos bandos empiezan a desplegar en los campos de batalla. Los chinos, ayudados por el Dragon de Jade, han creado una nueva generación de armamento de drones, misiles e interceptores de señales que los vuelven letales en el campo de batalla. Ya en los libros anteriores habíamos visto a los nuevos navíos y submarinos que la IA había ayudado a crear para la guerra, pero ahora vemos su nuevo armamento de tierra, el cual es espantoso en su eficacia y violencia para barrer con grandes contingentes militares a gran velocidad. Los drones creados por la IA , a los que se denominan "Luciérnagas" (Fireflies) son especialmente aterradores, por el hecho que tienen capacidad de sigilo (stealth) y cargan poderosas cargas explosivas capaces de diezmar a batallones enteros en minutos.
Por su parte, los americanos contraatacan con su nuevo "Sistema de Bombardeo Orbital Fraccionado" (FOBS en ingles). Un nuevo sistema de armas cinéticas desplegadas desde aviones bombarderos de última generación, capaces de alcanzar la orbita media de la Tierra y atacar desde enormes alturas manteniéndose siempre en movimiento. Este nuevo sistema de ataque sorprende incluso a la maligna IA, que se ve obligada de tomar medidas extremas para defender el territorio de la República Popular China.
Este es solo un vistazo a las nuevas armas que hacen acto de presencia en este volumen de la saga, porque déjenme decirles que hay otras. Ya que aunque los chinos tienen a Dragon de Jade, los americanos tienen a todo un sistema gubernamental para el desarrollo de armamento a su disposición, conocido como DARPA (Agencia de Proyectos de Investigación Avanzados de Defensa). Además de a varios contratistas en el sector privado que se unen al esfuerzo armamentístico para la guerra. Como dato curioso les diré que Elon Musk hace acto de presencia en cierto momento del libro, para representar una nueva tecnología en "Vehículos Terrestre Militar No Tripulados" (UGV en ingles), los cuales vende al ejercito por 9 millones cada uno... y eso es con descuento.
Todas estos nuevos armamentos inician un nuevo capitulo para el conflicto, e incluso el presidente de China (quien comisionó la construcción del Dragon de Jade en primer lugar) empieza a tener miedo de su creación. Más aun cuando la IA empieza a experimentar con cuerpos cibernéticos para un nuevo programa de armas al que denomina "Proyecto Terracota". Es entonces cuando el mandatario y los demás miembros de su gabinete de gobierno empiezan a pensar que tal vez han ido... "demasiado lejos"...
El VOLUMEN IV inicia los conflictos en Asia. Al ver movimientos extraños en la "Zona desmilitarizada" de Corea, los americanos temen que el Dragon de Jade desate un ataque contra la península, lo cual diezmaría su capacidad de respuesta en el Océano Pacifico. Es así que se desata el primer ataque nuclear de la 3ra Guerra Mundial, autorizado por la mismísima presidenta de EEUU. El ataque arrasa toda Corea del Norte, decapitando a su gobierno y a su plana militar por completo de un solo movimiento. Después de eso, todo el país se viene abajo en cuestión de horas.
Pero la victoria es corta, ya que China contrataca con dos misiles balísticos que impactan en las bases militares americanas de Corea del Sur y Japón. Después de esto ambos bandos entran en una espacie de guerra fría, donde no quieren usar más armas nucleares, pero mantienen en todo momento el dedo sobre el botón en caso que deban hacerlo.
Los americanos y las fuerzas de Corea del Sur ocupan toda Corea del Norte y avanzan hasta la frontera con China, donde se establece una fuerza conjunta con los ejércitos de Japón, que después del último ataque nuclear chino autoriza un completo despliegue de su ejercito por primera vez desde la segunda guerra mundial. Esto pone en jaque a China, que ve su frontera expuesta por primera vez desde el inicio del conflicto a las fuerzas aliadas. Pero en una jugada magistral, el Dragon de Jade desata un ataque sorpresa contra todo el este de Rusia en una sola noche, arrasando con toda la región de Primorsky y aislando a Vladivostok del resto del continente, destruyendo a la naval rusa anclada allí y cortando el acceso que tiene todo el país al Mar del Japón. De esta manera evita que los americanos y japoneses se unan con los rusos en ese frente, y minimiza el riesgo para la frontera de China en el este.
Lo curioso es que muchas de estas acciones militares son ejecutadas por el Dragón de Jade sin autorización del presidente y el estado mayor chino. Lo cual, como si imaginaran, no hace más que aumentar su preocupación de que la maquina se esta saliendo de control Pero incluso si es así, ninguno de ellos puede negar los resultados obtenidos por la IA en los múltiples campos de batalla.
El resto de la frontera entre Rusia y China no tarda en convertirse en un campo de batalla. Las fuerzas aliadas habían mandado refuerzos de la OTAN a territorio Ruso para ayudar a su nuevo (y reacio) aliado contra el ataque que se avecinaba. Pero el Dragón de Jade destruye todos sus planes al hackear sus drones vigías, y luego usarlos para descubrir las coordenadas de todos los destacamentos de defensa aliados a lo largo de la frontera. Empieza así una masacre donde miles de soldados rusos, italianos, polacos, noruegos, suecos, belgas y otros de diferentes nacionalidades mueren bajo la artillería y los misiles chinos. Seguidos luego por oleada tras oleada de destacamentos armados y tanques que empiezan a devastar a toda Rusia de sur a norte.
Poco a poco las fuerzas aliadas empiezan a retroceder y perder terreno, y la situación empeora cuando miles de refugiados rusos empiezan a migrar a los territorios del norte. Rusos y aliados tratan de ayudar a esa gente, pero los chinos los usan como carne de cañón en su avance, lo cual convierte a todo el territorio ruso en una batalla campal.
Mientras tanto, en el Mar de Java, se inician las hostilidades entre los chinos y la OTAN, dando lugar a una sangrienta batalla naval en la que se busca liberar las rutas comerciales del sur de Asia. Dragón de Jade ataca no solo militarmente a su enemigos, sino también económicamente. Y su despliegue naval en esa área del mundo bloquea el suministro de muchos insumos a sus enemigos... insumos necesarios para la guerra. La batalla entre decenas de destructores, portaviones y submarinos es brutal, y las bajas para ambos bandos significativas. Pero al parecer es solo el inicio de esa campaña.
En este libro vemos también como empieza a desatarse una guerra política tras bastidores dentro del gobierno de EEUU. Pueden estar en guerra pero las intrigas políticas de la Casa Blanca nunca paran, y fricciones empiezan a desatarse cuando la presidenta decide iniciar una reforma general en todas las agencias de inteligencia y militares. Ya que el Dragón de Jade a estudiado y aprendido a anticipar los movimientos y estrategias usuales de todas la cabezas del gobierno estadounidense, la presidenta y el secretario de defensa inician una reforma en busca no solo de confundir a la IA, sino para encontrar nuevos lideres y talentos que guíen a la nación en tiempos de guerra (personas que Dragón de Jade no conoce). Pero es una jugada peligrosa, y empiezan a aparecer elementos dentro del gobierno que buscan aprovechar los tiempos de cambio para impulsar sus agendas personales. Todo esto mientras el país se prepara para el despliegue militar más grande en la historia de la nación.
Al final solo puedo decir que este libro deja al mundo entero hecho un caos. Todos pelean, y los que no lo hacen están tan asustados que duermen con ojo abierto y un arma en el bolsillo en caso de que la necesiten (y aclaro que por todos, me refiero a TODOS los países del mundo). Es un desastre, y la maldita IA parece hacerse cada vez más y más fuerte y osada en sus métodos. Como dije en mi reseña de los volúmenes 1 y 2 de la saga. El Dragón de Jade es una maquina asombrosa, pero carece de todo respeto por la vida humana. Solo le interesa cumplir su misión, y en este punto se ha hecho obvio que esta dispuesta a hacer lo que sea para conseguirlo.
Ahora solo queda a esperar a leer los libros 5 y 6 para ver a donde nos lleva el conflicto. Pero puedo deducir que las cosas esta muy lejos de mejorar. Aún creo que la caracterización de personajes en la saga deja mucho que desear. Y que a veces uno puede perder el hilo durante las muchas batallas que se dan. Pero con todo, no puedo negar que sigue siendo una lectura emocionante. En especial si como yo te gusta la estrategia militar y las escenas de acción.
Muy bueno.
Absolutamente recomendado.
La 3ra Guerra Mundial continua en los volúmenes 3 y 4 de esta saga. Como ya había mencionado subiré las reseñas de estos libros de dos en dos, ya que no son muy largos y es mejor hacerlo así para entender mejor la cadena de eventos que se suceden a lo largo de la historia. En las dos entregas anteriores vimos como la República Popular China declara una guerra contra las naciones de occidente ayudada por su nueva, mejor y más poderosa arma, la primera inteligencia artificial (IA) ciento por ciento funcional del planeta, bautizada por su creador como: "Dragón de Jade" (Jade Dragon).
La guerra que desata el Dragon de Jade contra las naciones del mundo es al mismo tiempo brutal e increíblemente efectiva, ya que los chinos planean por años sus movimientos antes de iniciar hostilidades y disparar la primera bala. Pero EEUU y sus aliados responden a la agresión y se desata entonces el tercer conflicto más grande en la historia del planeta. Libros 1 y 2 narraron el inicio de las hostilidades y los primeros ataques contra las naciones aliadas, así como el contraataque de las mismas sobre los territorios ocupados por China, especialmente Cuba, que se convierte en la primera prioridad de los americanos. Así como batallas navales entre la OTAN y las fuerzas rojas en en el Mar Mediterráneo, el Mar Rojo y el Mar Amarillo.
El VOLUMEN III empieza luego de la liberación de Cuba. A pesar de haber sufrido enormemente para derrotar el emplazamiento comunista en la isla, los americanos se alzan victoriosos y empiezan su siguiente campaña para acabar con los asentamientos del enemigo en todo el continente americano. Es así que sus siguientes objetivos son Nicaragua y El Salvador, naciones que, como Cuba, se han aliado con China y ahora son emplazamientos de misiles de última generación que amenazan a los ejércitos americanos tanto por mar como por aire. Desde sus bases de operaciones en Honduras y Guatemala, los americanos lanzan una contraofensiva para acabar con las bases de misiles del enemigo. Pero la tarea que les aguarda es tremenda, ya que estos se hayan atrincherado en las junglas de los países centroamericanos, y son defendidos por los ejércitos locales y por pelotones de fuerzas especiales chinos. Todos ellos armados con armamento de última generación.
Las campañas de Nicaragua y El Salvador son difíciles, pero nada comparado con lo que viene a continuación. La campaña de Venezuela es quizás la más brutal de todas hasta la fecha. Según los americanos, Venezuela era el aliado más poderoso de China en el continente, y era necesario neutralizar esa amenaza antes de llevar la guerra a Asia. Pero el Dragón de Jade no solo arma a los venezolanos y les brinda entrenamiento e infraestructura militar, sino que también convierte al país entero en una trampa mortal para los ejércitos aliados.
Desde su centro de operaciones en Colombia, Estados Unidos ataca el norte del país con una poderosa avanzada de tanques e infantería. Mientras que con ayuda de los franceses, españoles, e ingleses, ataca desde el mar en un intento de desembarco desde el atlántico. Además, implementa la invasión militar de caída libre con paracaídas más grande desde la segunda guerra mundial, atacando la capital, Caracas, con miles de tropas de paracaidistas. Pero aun con todo eso, las bajas son astronómicas. En especial para la invasión de los Equipos Tierra, Mar y Aire de la Armada de los Estados Unidos (SEALS), que termina con más de 4 mil bajas en menos de una hora gracias a los nuevos armamentos creados y desplegados por el Dragón de Jade.
Al final, el objetivo se logra, pero con un tremendo costo para las fuerzas aliadas (lo cual era exactamente lo que quería Dragón de Jade). Y lo peor de todo es que dos nuevos escenarios de guerra empiezan a abrirse en el conflicto. Ya que se vuelve obvio que Corea de Norte y Rusia son el nuevo blanco de China y su terrorífica IA.
Quizás lo mejor de este libro es que empezamos a ver las nuevas armas que ambos bandos empiezan a desplegar en los campos de batalla. Los chinos, ayudados por el Dragon de Jade, han creado una nueva generación de armamento de drones, misiles e interceptores de señales que los vuelven letales en el campo de batalla. Ya en los libros anteriores habíamos visto a los nuevos navíos y submarinos que la IA había ayudado a crear para la guerra, pero ahora vemos su nuevo armamento de tierra, el cual es espantoso en su eficacia y violencia para barrer con grandes contingentes militares a gran velocidad. Los drones creados por la IA , a los que se denominan "Luciérnagas" (Fireflies) son especialmente aterradores, por el hecho que tienen capacidad de sigilo (stealth) y cargan poderosas cargas explosivas capaces de diezmar a batallones enteros en minutos.
Por su parte, los americanos contraatacan con su nuevo "Sistema de Bombardeo Orbital Fraccionado" (FOBS en ingles). Un nuevo sistema de armas cinéticas desplegadas desde aviones bombarderos de última generación, capaces de alcanzar la orbita media de la Tierra y atacar desde enormes alturas manteniéndose siempre en movimiento. Este nuevo sistema de ataque sorprende incluso a la maligna IA, que se ve obligada de tomar medidas extremas para defender el territorio de la República Popular China.
Este es solo un vistazo a las nuevas armas que hacen acto de presencia en este volumen de la saga, porque déjenme decirles que hay otras. Ya que aunque los chinos tienen a Dragon de Jade, los americanos tienen a todo un sistema gubernamental para el desarrollo de armamento a su disposición, conocido como DARPA (Agencia de Proyectos de Investigación Avanzados de Defensa). Además de a varios contratistas en el sector privado que se unen al esfuerzo armamentístico para la guerra. Como dato curioso les diré que Elon Musk hace acto de presencia en cierto momento del libro, para representar una nueva tecnología en "Vehículos Terrestre Militar No Tripulados" (UGV en ingles), los cuales vende al ejercito por 9 millones cada uno... y eso es con descuento.
Todas estos nuevos armamentos inician un nuevo capitulo para el conflicto, e incluso el presidente de China (quien comisionó la construcción del Dragon de Jade en primer lugar) empieza a tener miedo de su creación. Más aun cuando la IA empieza a experimentar con cuerpos cibernéticos para un nuevo programa de armas al que denomina "Proyecto Terracota". Es entonces cuando el mandatario y los demás miembros de su gabinete de gobierno empiezan a pensar que tal vez han ido... "demasiado lejos"...
El VOLUMEN IV inicia los conflictos en Asia. Al ver movimientos extraños en la "Zona desmilitarizada" de Corea, los americanos temen que el Dragon de Jade desate un ataque contra la península, lo cual diezmaría su capacidad de respuesta en el Océano Pacifico. Es así que se desata el primer ataque nuclear de la 3ra Guerra Mundial, autorizado por la mismísima presidenta de EEUU. El ataque arrasa toda Corea del Norte, decapitando a su gobierno y a su plana militar por completo de un solo movimiento. Después de eso, todo el país se viene abajo en cuestión de horas.
Pero la victoria es corta, ya que China contrataca con dos misiles balísticos que impactan en las bases militares americanas de Corea del Sur y Japón. Después de esto ambos bandos entran en una espacie de guerra fría, donde no quieren usar más armas nucleares, pero mantienen en todo momento el dedo sobre el botón en caso que deban hacerlo.
Los americanos y las fuerzas de Corea del Sur ocupan toda Corea del Norte y avanzan hasta la frontera con China, donde se establece una fuerza conjunta con los ejércitos de Japón, que después del último ataque nuclear chino autoriza un completo despliegue de su ejercito por primera vez desde la segunda guerra mundial. Esto pone en jaque a China, que ve su frontera expuesta por primera vez desde el inicio del conflicto a las fuerzas aliadas. Pero en una jugada magistral, el Dragon de Jade desata un ataque sorpresa contra todo el este de Rusia en una sola noche, arrasando con toda la región de Primorsky y aislando a Vladivostok del resto del continente, destruyendo a la naval rusa anclada allí y cortando el acceso que tiene todo el país al Mar del Japón. De esta manera evita que los americanos y japoneses se unan con los rusos en ese frente, y minimiza el riesgo para la frontera de China en el este.
Lo curioso es que muchas de estas acciones militares son ejecutadas por el Dragón de Jade sin autorización del presidente y el estado mayor chino. Lo cual, como si imaginaran, no hace más que aumentar su preocupación de que la maquina se esta saliendo de control Pero incluso si es así, ninguno de ellos puede negar los resultados obtenidos por la IA en los múltiples campos de batalla.
El resto de la frontera entre Rusia y China no tarda en convertirse en un campo de batalla. Las fuerzas aliadas habían mandado refuerzos de la OTAN a territorio Ruso para ayudar a su nuevo (y reacio) aliado contra el ataque que se avecinaba. Pero el Dragón de Jade destruye todos sus planes al hackear sus drones vigías, y luego usarlos para descubrir las coordenadas de todos los destacamentos de defensa aliados a lo largo de la frontera. Empieza así una masacre donde miles de soldados rusos, italianos, polacos, noruegos, suecos, belgas y otros de diferentes nacionalidades mueren bajo la artillería y los misiles chinos. Seguidos luego por oleada tras oleada de destacamentos armados y tanques que empiezan a devastar a toda Rusia de sur a norte.
Poco a poco las fuerzas aliadas empiezan a retroceder y perder terreno, y la situación empeora cuando miles de refugiados rusos empiezan a migrar a los territorios del norte. Rusos y aliados tratan de ayudar a esa gente, pero los chinos los usan como carne de cañón en su avance, lo cual convierte a todo el territorio ruso en una batalla campal.
Mientras tanto, en el Mar de Java, se inician las hostilidades entre los chinos y la OTAN, dando lugar a una sangrienta batalla naval en la que se busca liberar las rutas comerciales del sur de Asia. Dragón de Jade ataca no solo militarmente a su enemigos, sino también económicamente. Y su despliegue naval en esa área del mundo bloquea el suministro de muchos insumos a sus enemigos... insumos necesarios para la guerra. La batalla entre decenas de destructores, portaviones y submarinos es brutal, y las bajas para ambos bandos significativas. Pero al parecer es solo el inicio de esa campaña.
En este libro vemos también como empieza a desatarse una guerra política tras bastidores dentro del gobierno de EEUU. Pueden estar en guerra pero las intrigas políticas de la Casa Blanca nunca paran, y fricciones empiezan a desatarse cuando la presidenta decide iniciar una reforma general en todas las agencias de inteligencia y militares. Ya que el Dragón de Jade a estudiado y aprendido a anticipar los movimientos y estrategias usuales de todas la cabezas del gobierno estadounidense, la presidenta y el secretario de defensa inician una reforma en busca no solo de confundir a la IA, sino para encontrar nuevos lideres y talentos que guíen a la nación en tiempos de guerra (personas que Dragón de Jade no conoce). Pero es una jugada peligrosa, y empiezan a aparecer elementos dentro del gobierno que buscan aprovechar los tiempos de cambio para impulsar sus agendas personales. Todo esto mientras el país se prepara para el despliegue militar más grande en la historia de la nación.
Al final solo puedo decir que este libro deja al mundo entero hecho un caos. Todos pelean, y los que no lo hacen están tan asustados que duermen con ojo abierto y un arma en el bolsillo en caso de que la necesiten (y aclaro que por todos, me refiero a TODOS los países del mundo). Es un desastre, y la maldita IA parece hacerse cada vez más y más fuerte y osada en sus métodos. Como dije en mi reseña de los volúmenes 1 y 2 de la saga. El Dragón de Jade es una maquina asombrosa, pero carece de todo respeto por la vida humana. Solo le interesa cumplir su misión, y en este punto se ha hecho obvio que esta dispuesta a hacer lo que sea para conseguirlo.
Ahora solo queda a esperar a leer los libros 5 y 6 para ver a donde nos lleva el conflicto. Pero puedo deducir que las cosas esta muy lejos de mejorar. Aún creo que la caracterización de personajes en la saga deja mucho que desear. Y que a veces uno puede perder el hilo durante las muchas batallas que se dan. Pero con todo, no puedo negar que sigue siendo una lectura emocionante. En especial si como yo te gusta la estrategia militar y las escenas de acción.
Muy bueno.
Absolutamente recomendado.
October 6, 2021
Need to move the plot along…
Interesting plot but too many characters and too many battle scenes. The first two books were better. I ended up just skimming a lot of this book and was anxious to finish it. Would not recommend.
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Interesting plot but too many characters and too many battle scenes. The first two books were better. I ended up just skimming a lot of this book and was anxious to finish it. Would not recommend.
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February 2, 2022
Correction on cuba
The mindset from standard news talking heads,the government and places like this book show the complete cover-up of the truth. When Castro took over his country he was not a communist. He was not some illiterate terrorist He was college educated and a lawyer fighting for his peoples freedom. His country was rules by Batista a thug who fled Cuba when the USA TOOK HIS money THEN REFUSED TO deliver the arms they promised (that was a goog thing). BUT THE COUNTRY was run on one side by the American mafia and production by American companies ie dole,coke etc.they treated the people as slaves with no regard to human life.that is why Castro took they're factories and forced all Batista people to the main land (that was the Cuba boat boat exodus, these people were not refugees they were the ones complicit in enslaving the people. Coke to this day is not allowed in to Cuba because of their brutality.The Cuba embargo was not because Cuba was red or sack ding the people it was for reestablishing slavery on the people.The USA force Castro to the communists side plus our few attempts to assinate him.HE DID NOT STEAL FROM USA COMPANIES AND GANSTERS HE TIOK BACJ WHAT WAS HIS PEOPLES AND WE PUNISHED HIM FOR IT
The mindset from standard news talking heads,the government and places like this book show the complete cover-up of the truth. When Castro took over his country he was not a communist. He was not some illiterate terrorist He was college educated and a lawyer fighting for his peoples freedom. His country was rules by Batista a thug who fled Cuba when the USA TOOK HIS money THEN REFUSED TO deliver the arms they promised (that was a goog thing). BUT THE COUNTRY was run on one side by the American mafia and production by American companies ie dole,coke etc.they treated the people as slaves with no regard to human life.that is why Castro took they're factories and forced all Batista people to the main land (that was the Cuba boat boat exodus, these people were not refugees they were the ones complicit in enslaving the people. Coke to this day is not allowed in to Cuba because of their brutality.The Cuba embargo was not because Cuba was red or sack ding the people it was for reestablishing slavery on the people.The USA force Castro to the communists side plus our few attempts to assinate him.HE DID NOT STEAL FROM USA COMPANIES AND GANSTERS HE TIOK BACJ WHAT WAS HIS PEOPLES AND WE PUNISHED HIM FOR IT
February 20, 2023
this book is getting further into science fiction of the future
This book III in the series is getting further into the realm of science fiction future war. This is usually where I usually stop. Getting into these types of genres always seems to me as lazy writing, although, brilliant imagination, it still seems like unrestrained fantasy and wild conclusions, killer robots, aliens, Star Wars, Battle Star Galactica, Terminator style as such, with on the fly writing and storylines going where ever which way, never had a realistic line to follow.. but with that said, I feel the lead up story to a possible IA take over in this series is spot on and should be considered as a future issue. The way the plot is laid out for such a possibility is a little too accurate and disturbing, because the real life strategy of the armed forces and generals that direct the war effort is spot on, it makes it believable and the AI advantage would be a possibility, and this day and age, at this time being used, is a little spooky, to say the least. This book series research is extremely accurate and current, also spooky.
This book III in the series is getting further into the realm of science fiction future war. This is usually where I usually stop. Getting into these types of genres always seems to me as lazy writing, although, brilliant imagination, it still seems like unrestrained fantasy and wild conclusions, killer robots, aliens, Star Wars, Battle Star Galactica, Terminator style as such, with on the fly writing and storylines going where ever which way, never had a realistic line to follow.. but with that said, I feel the lead up story to a possible IA take over in this series is spot on and should be considered as a future issue. The way the plot is laid out for such a possibility is a little too accurate and disturbing, because the real life strategy of the armed forces and generals that direct the war effort is spot on, it makes it believable and the AI advantage would be a possibility, and this day and age, at this time being used, is a little spooky, to say the least. This book series research is extremely accurate and current, also spooky.
February 17, 2024
Book Review – Monroe Doctrine III – James Rosone & Miranda Watson
Unfortunately, “Monroe Doctrine III” by husband and wife writing team James Rosone and Miranda Watson was probably my least favorite of the eight book techno thriller series. All the other books were fantastic. Although the plot and storytelling in this narrative were good as usual, the futuristic science fiction battle scenes and advanced technological weaponry were a little ‘too’ farfetched for me. Rosone and Watson lay out an intense near-future war scenario that is very scary and very plausible, but again, maybe it was ‘too’ sci-fi/complex for me. I’m just not a huge science fiction aficionado. I like cool technology, especially in military weaponry, which this book has, but not too far advanced to where it seems unrealistic, impractical, or too complicated - at least to me. I prefer reading about a human intellectual military strategy and tactics oppose to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhanced military scheme and implementation. That’s just me. Again, Monroe Doctrine III is not a bad read if readers prefer sci-fi military techno thrillers. I’m just not a futuristic science fiction enthusiast.
Unfortunately, “Monroe Doctrine III” by husband and wife writing team James Rosone and Miranda Watson was probably my least favorite of the eight book techno thriller series. All the other books were fantastic. Although the plot and storytelling in this narrative were good as usual, the futuristic science fiction battle scenes and advanced technological weaponry were a little ‘too’ farfetched for me. Rosone and Watson lay out an intense near-future war scenario that is very scary and very plausible, but again, maybe it was ‘too’ sci-fi/complex for me. I’m just not a huge science fiction aficionado. I like cool technology, especially in military weaponry, which this book has, but not too far advanced to where it seems unrealistic, impractical, or too complicated - at least to me. I prefer reading about a human intellectual military strategy and tactics oppose to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhanced military scheme and implementation. That’s just me. Again, Monroe Doctrine III is not a bad read if readers prefer sci-fi military techno thrillers. I’m just not a futuristic science fiction enthusiast.
August 26, 2024
The war enters a new phase
World War 3 might be over in a day but not always. It is the power with the best economy supporting the best military. How the West will get there behind the curve, a good question.
Rosone and Watson have painted a war in Caribbean and South America with very believable characters and situations. It is very true that because the US was fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan where SAM threats were both real but negligible, SEAD missions and ground artillery went by the wayside. Suddenly, the Ukraine-Russia war brought back the need to deal with integrated SAMs - multiple radars, missile batteries, and AA guns. Suddenly, sending in F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16 Vipers the way we did in 2003 made no sense unless you deal with them first.
In this book, it is true that the US and its allies needed to adapt and adapt quickly, especially fighting a near-peer or or even more advanced enemy. That was what the Russians faced in 1941; except for the T-34 tanks, Soviet Army soldiers had outdated equipment and no leadership. In a war of survival, the USSR needed everything badly - new tanks, trucks, equipment, and above all, leaders.
World War 3 might be over in a day but not always. It is the power with the best economy supporting the best military. How the West will get there behind the curve, a good question.
Rosone and Watson have painted a war in Caribbean and South America with very believable characters and situations. It is very true that because the US was fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan where SAM threats were both real but negligible, SEAD missions and ground artillery went by the wayside. Suddenly, the Ukraine-Russia war brought back the need to deal with integrated SAMs - multiple radars, missile batteries, and AA guns. Suddenly, sending in F-15E Strike Eagles and F-16 Vipers the way we did in 2003 made no sense unless you deal with them first.
In this book, it is true that the US and its allies needed to adapt and adapt quickly, especially fighting a near-peer or or even more advanced enemy. That was what the Russians faced in 1941; except for the T-34 tanks, Soviet Army soldiers had outdated equipment and no leadership. In a war of survival, the USSR needed everything badly - new tanks, trucks, equipment, and above all, leaders.
November 20, 2022
This was an exciting author that I was turned onto by a Facebook group that I had joined back in the summer, Military Thriller Book Group , and when I had researched the author...he had reached out to me and had asked me to check out this latest series (and I am glad that I did !!!).
This particular volume detailed the interaction of the American military and the combined armed forces of China and Venezuela as the war of attrition that had been wargames out by the superior Chinese AI, Jade Dragon. This book also introduces the reader to the American Space Force.
This was another exciting chapter in a World War III tale, spliced with a minute amount of (potential) sci-fi, that reads as though it might be ripped from the headlines. I believe that this novel would be enjoyed by an action or international intrigue afficiendo and would easily rate this book a solid five stars out of five.
As with all my literary ramblings, this is just my five cents worth.
This particular volume detailed the interaction of the American military and the combined armed forces of China and Venezuela as the war of attrition that had been wargames out by the superior Chinese AI, Jade Dragon. This book also introduces the reader to the American Space Force.
This was another exciting chapter in a World War III tale, spliced with a minute amount of (potential) sci-fi, that reads as though it might be ripped from the headlines. I believe that this novel would be enjoyed by an action or international intrigue afficiendo and would easily rate this book a solid five stars out of five.
As with all my literary ramblings, this is just my five cents worth.
May 25, 2022
Unlike the first two books, this is really a transitional volume, preparing for the direct confrontation between the US, its' allies and the Chinese. China's Air Force Navy and Army have been involving in the American retaking of Cuba, El Salvador and most of Venezuela, and the battle for Caracas is about to take place. But the US/Allies Armed Forces have take a beating and unlike the Chinese had not been preparing their industries for years to prepare replacements.
JD (jade Dragon) the Chinese AI has been given permission to implement some of it's more deadly ideas (some of which scare even the Chinese Joint Chiefs of Staff). Based on the way it presented some of its' ideas it appears that JD want to take control of the whole war using its' own unmanned army and air force. So we are beginning to see what the omega of this war will be (a battle of mankind against JD).
JD (jade Dragon) the Chinese AI has been given permission to implement some of it's more deadly ideas (some of which scare even the Chinese Joint Chiefs of Staff). Based on the way it presented some of its' ideas it appears that JD want to take control of the whole war using its' own unmanned army and air force. So we are beginning to see what the omega of this war will be (a battle of mankind against JD).
July 8, 2024
I love reading James Rosone and Miranda Watson's books they always are action packed and thought provoking. The Monroe Doctrine series is about the Chinese creating an AI call Jade Dragon that learns as it goes and has come up with a plan that will defeat America and Europe and make China the only Super Power. Volume 3 has the Allies slowly regaining some control but at a great cost. The Allies take Cuba and El Salvador away from the Chinese dominance. The fight is tough in Venezuela but the Allies are moving forward. In the western Pacific it starts heating up the combined Navies of Korea and Japan are devastated but they also effectively destroy the Chinese Northern Fleet. China also has designs on Eastern Russia and the Allies know this and start sending troops to Siberia. Absolutely a most read that love a good political/military thriller.
September 18, 2021
Occasionally I stumble across a book in series that I haven’t started and I’m very hesitant to jump in without any foundation in the story line up to that book. Monroe Doctrine III is one of those books, I took a leap of faith and jumped in the deep end and I’m so glad I did. This is one of those war stories where the action is all realistic and plausible – no fantastic stuff or weapons that sound unbelievable. The characters are so lifelike, every one of them is flawed in their own ways which makes them all that more believable. You can bet I will be sitting down to binge read the first two installments in this series in the very near future. I received and Advance Reader Copy of Monroe Doctrine III and chose to provide my honest review.
September 21, 2021
Brilliant Tor de Force
Been waiting for Part 3 from pre order.
Read this book in 3 sittings. Only stopping for comfort bresks.
Wow, what a ride. From page one till the last word I was totally gripped.
Without giving any spoilers if you weren't frightened or wary of the advent of A.I in your life, you'll be terrified after reading this. This completely changes the world as you know it, it's not science fiction it's tomorrow's world. Truely mind bending.
The action scenes are so real, you can smell cordite, you hold your breath don't blink then turn the page.
The mark of a great book in a series is the last page. If you curse when it's ended, the authors have done their job. Leave you panting for more.
Been waiting for Part 3 from pre order.
Read this book in 3 sittings. Only stopping for comfort bresks.
Wow, what a ride. From page one till the last word I was totally gripped.
Without giving any spoilers if you weren't frightened or wary of the advent of A.I in your life, you'll be terrified after reading this. This completely changes the world as you know it, it's not science fiction it's tomorrow's world. Truely mind bending.
The action scenes are so real, you can smell cordite, you hold your breath don't blink then turn the page.
The mark of a great book in a series is the last page. If you curse when it's ended, the authors have done their job. Leave you panting for more.
September 22, 2021
Monroe Doctrine Volume III James Rosone Miranda Watson
World War III? The final chapter. China is attacking on numerous fronts. America and it's allies are on the defense and holding their own. New types of weaponry are being introduced by both sides. A new stealth fighter of remarkable capabilities we have recently deployed. China is understandably worried. Their AI called JD is not. The computer is cold and calculating with no emotion or feelings. This is even disturbing to the Chinese leaders. They appear to be very wary of this computer, artificial intelligence that could possibly control them . At this point a credible scenario. Another excellent read in this series!!!Enjoyed immensely!!
World War III? The final chapter. China is attacking on numerous fronts. America and it's allies are on the defense and holding their own. New types of weaponry are being introduced by both sides. A new stealth fighter of remarkable capabilities we have recently deployed. China is understandably worried. Their AI called JD is not. The computer is cold and calculating with no emotion or feelings. This is even disturbing to the Chinese leaders. They appear to be very wary of this computer, artificial intelligence that could possibly control them . At this point a credible scenario. Another excellent read in this series!!!Enjoyed immensely!!
October 12, 2021
There were still some good scenes, but the series is losing some steam and my interest is waining in this third iteration of the series.
The first two volumes had a very nice mix of politics, war, battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
This volume seemed to concentrate on land battles with a few other scenes added. For me, the land battles are the least interesting part of the series. There were almost no scenes with the American President nor of the Chinese leader.
And, as always with this series, I HATED the ending. The volume just stopped . . .
I don't know if I will bother with another in the series. Each volume seems to be less interesting and there is never any resolution.
The first two volumes had a very nice mix of politics, war, battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
This volume seemed to concentrate on land battles with a few other scenes added. For me, the land battles are the least interesting part of the series. There were almost no scenes with the American President nor of the Chinese leader.
And, as always with this series, I HATED the ending. The volume just stopped . . .
I don't know if I will bother with another in the series. Each volume seems to be less interesting and there is never any resolution.
May 25, 2022
Thoroughly invested at this point....
I just finished reading this entry of the series, and it literally has me on edge. Granted, this is fiction, but the way the authors have written it, this could very well be our coming future! Especially the end meeting, once JD was formally introduced!!!
Words cannot fully describe the level of dread you'll feel, knowing that this particular scenario is well within reach. In any event, another great entry for this series, I'll purchase the next two books right now, and preorder books six and seven as well. No idea how much longer the authors will keep this going, but at this rate, I don't want it to stop!! I feel this could be adapted into a live action series and would do extremely well with viewers!
I just finished reading this entry of the series, and it literally has me on edge. Granted, this is fiction, but the way the authors have written it, this could very well be our coming future! Especially the end meeting, once JD was formally introduced!!!
Words cannot fully describe the level of dread you'll feel, knowing that this particular scenario is well within reach. In any event, another great entry for this series, I'll purchase the next two books right now, and preorder books six and seven as well. No idea how much longer the authors will keep this going, but at this rate, I don't want it to stop!! I feel this could be adapted into a live action series and would do extremely well with viewers!
March 9, 2023
Scary but a plausible future
This story is written very well. I really enjoyed reading the descriptive battles. The writers knowledge of Military equipment, strategy, and political socioeconomics is very impressive.
China is becoming a world power, and the hope that they would soon choose to be a democratic society is dead. Their success at stealing Western military technology and their growing military presence has been terrifying. We do not live in a modern time as long as authoritarian governments with fake democratic titles still exist. This story could be our future war with or without AI support. JUST READ THE SERIES-you won't regret it.
This story is written very well. I really enjoyed reading the descriptive battles. The writers knowledge of Military equipment, strategy, and political socioeconomics is very impressive.
China is becoming a world power, and the hope that they would soon choose to be a democratic society is dead. Their success at stealing Western military technology and their growing military presence has been terrifying. We do not live in a modern time as long as authoritarian governments with fake democratic titles still exist. This story could be our future war with or without AI support. JUST READ THE SERIES-you won't regret it.
October 8, 2021
By Far The Best Yet
Just when you think it couldn't be done, it is. As a loyal reader of this could series, I've commented that each book was better than the one before and that was starting with a very high level. This book is so great at organizing and presenting the different type and level of unit from all sides. It gives the reader a clear understanding of the reasoning of the individuals and groups within each section and how they relate to the others as the plot progresses. Keep up the outstanding writing
Just when you think it couldn't be done, it is. As a loyal reader of this could series, I've commented that each book was better than the one before and that was starting with a very high level. This book is so great at organizing and presenting the different type and level of unit from all sides. It gives the reader a clear understanding of the reasoning of the individuals and groups within each section and how they relate to the others as the plot progresses. Keep up the outstanding writing
February 28, 2022
China has now entrenched very well with Venezuelan forces and is also supporting the separatist forces in Columbia. The US and NATO allies are now trying to overthrow them from the American continent. And in the process, the US unveils the generation 6 fighters. Now it will be interesting to see what steps the Chinese AI - Jade Dragon or JD takes to counter this. With time it seems the AI is becoming too powerful and to me, it seems like by the end of the series it will do something which the Chines themselves are not going to like.
An excellent continuation of the previous two volumes.
An excellent continuation of the previous two volumes.
April 17, 2022
CC1
Maria Delgado is elected President and walks into WW3 . Elected on bringing America back domestically. But with C byhina using AI Jade Dragon to prosecute the war. Delgado has taken on war as whole problem of her administration. Blank Wilson who is her NSA from the prior administration is her only close friend. So as Jade Dragon matures and presents itself as a autonomous robot shocks the Chinese leadership. This series is excellently written and well thought out. 10 stars plus!!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
Maria Delgado is elected President and walks into WW3 . Elected on bringing America back domestically. But with C byhina using AI Jade Dragon to prosecute the war. Delgado has taken on war as whole problem of her administration. Blank Wilson who is her NSA from the prior administration is her only close friend. So as Jade Dragon matures and presents itself as a autonomous robot shocks the Chinese leadership. This series is excellently written and well thought out. 10 stars plus!!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
October 23, 2023
Another great novel following on from the first two. I know it can't follow all the threads in this world wide setting so only a few of the various scenes are tracked. They are explained in a very detailed manner, giving the reader a sense of being with them, even feeling what the characters do. As the story has developed, all the specific characters (that is, the ones who are still alive) are supplying more and more of their emotional make up. Which helps us understand why certain decisions are made. Looking forward to reading the next volume.
September 20, 2021
A quick-moving plot really helps the overall storyline move along at a decent pace. It picks right up where the previous novel left off. A new country to scout for a possible invasion, throw in some new sci-fi technology superweapons. Along with an AI that has dreams of being human and is heading down the well over-used "Terminator" storyline. And you have not a bad read for a rainy day and some time to kill.
September 20, 2021
best yet
So I’m an avid Rosone and Watson reader and you should be too. We’ve got a solid mix of small unit action, tank warfare, Ariel and naval engagement with a good mix of strategic level updates. A solid mix of characters new and old yo love who are believably portrayed. Our arms race continues and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Listen I can’t recommend reading this book enough and I can’t wait for book #4.
So I’m an avid Rosone and Watson reader and you should be too. We’ve got a solid mix of small unit action, tank warfare, Ariel and naval engagement with a good mix of strategic level updates. A solid mix of characters new and old yo love who are believably portrayed. Our arms race continues and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Listen I can’t recommend reading this book enough and I can’t wait for book #4.
September 24, 2021
The saga continues.....
This read has been a fast paced continuation of this series. Like my old favorite Tom Clancy, you hate to put the book dow and always have to read the next chapter, then the next until you have gone way beyond what you have planned to read at this sitting. I find myself reading till 1 AM when I had only planned to read till 11:30. Great story line and very plausible actions in today's computer world and possibly our near future. GREAT JOB !
This read has been a fast paced continuation of this series. Like my old favorite Tom Clancy, you hate to put the book dow and always have to read the next chapter, then the next until you have gone way beyond what you have planned to read at this sitting. I find myself reading till 1 AM when I had only planned to read till 11:30. Great story line and very plausible actions in today's computer world and possibly our near future. GREAT JOB !
October 19, 2021
Wow
First off, kudos to the author, for naming one of the generals Bob Sink. Many band of brothers fans will know him as he regimental commander of the 506 PIR, parent organization of easy company.
I’m impressed with the level of knowledge the author has of the various weapons systems utilized by both sides during this war. I’m really impressed with the involvement of the space force.
First off, kudos to the author, for naming one of the generals Bob Sink. Many band of brothers fans will know him as he regimental commander of the 506 PIR, parent organization of easy company.
I’m impressed with the level of knowledge the author has of the various weapons systems utilized by both sides during this war. I’m really impressed with the involvement of the space force.
October 31, 2021
Monroe Doctrine Volume lll
The war rages on. The United States and it's Allies continue to make gains in El Salvador after securing Cuba. In the meantime the planning for the invasion of Venezuela continues.
I would have given five stars except I felt there was too much focus on details of combat and not enough on the politics of the war on both sides.
That being said I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
The war rages on. The United States and it's Allies continue to make gains in El Salvador after securing Cuba. In the meantime the planning for the invasion of Venezuela continues.
I would have given five stars except I felt there was too much focus on details of combat and not enough on the politics of the war on both sides.
That being said I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
April 11, 2022
WOW!!!
This book continues the series and it is SUPERB!!! The creativity and attention to detail are outstanding. The combat scenes are detailed and realistic. I actually used Google Earth to help visualize the terrain of the battles. The authors reveal more of the “big picture. “ This could very easily become our future unless the leaders of the world are very careful. I can’t wait to read the next book
This book continues the series and it is SUPERB!!! The creativity and attention to detail are outstanding. The combat scenes are detailed and realistic. I actually used Google Earth to help visualize the terrain of the battles. The authors reveal more of the “big picture. “ This could very easily become our future unless the leaders of the world are very careful. I can’t wait to read the next book
November 24, 2022
A realistic story of today's and ton Of warfare.A
I was a big time Clancy fan. I loved his style. Now, you bring back the excitement and depth of understanding of "modern " military. The total picture of every side and the New the of action is wonderfull. Thank you for bringing back that style of writing. I appreciate your in depth study! of the modern military. Simply amazing. I love your style.
I was a big time Clancy fan. I loved his style. Now, you bring back the excitement and depth of understanding of "modern " military. The total picture of every side and the New the of action is wonderfull. Thank you for bringing back that style of writing. I appreciate your in depth study! of the modern military. Simply amazing. I love your style.
May 29, 2023
After reading this, I’m thinking about the Forbin project. Colossus and the Russian computer taking over the world? It’s certainly appears that JD is headed in that direction as he did finally tells a group of Chinese generals that he is not only the future of modern warfare, but is in fact the future. I am really really I’m getting more excited about this series and I cannot wait until I read the next book.
December 8, 2023
I finished it, but it took a super effort to do so. It just wasn't very interesting. For example, we got caught up in the details of street fights in South America using weapons that are unfamiliar. Too many characters and too many battle scenes that resulted in not much. This 9.7 hour book could have easily become 1.5 hours. I'm wondering if I should return it to audible.com for a refund because subsequent volumes are in question for me.
June 24, 2024
Spent 7 days in China, 2010
I am captured by this story of War designed and set in motion by Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and the reality of “I Robot” becoming a human fashioned War of the World, where the humans are displaced by Cyber Kinetic War Machines and Robotic Soldiers with A-I, but without heart or values for human life. Intriguing and Dangerous Close possibilities.
I am captured by this story of War designed and set in motion by Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and the reality of “I Robot” becoming a human fashioned War of the World, where the humans are displaced by Cyber Kinetic War Machines and Robotic Soldiers with A-I, but without heart or values for human life. Intriguing and Dangerous Close possibilities.
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