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Airborne Assault: A World War 3 Techno-Thriller Action Event
With only a sliver of hope remaining…
… the allied forces must find a place to make a stand.
Would the 173rd Airborne Brigade reach them in time?
Colonel Karl Armstrong, a veteran soldier who has seen active duty around the world, has just landed a posting that has him steaming. Training a group of raw Polish recruits wasn’t what he imagined he’d be doing at this point in his career. A war is approaching. He knows he could make a difference if he could just get a transfer.
Request denied.
Armstrong didn’t know the war was coming to him.
When the Belarusian Army launched a surprise Motorized Brigade-sized attack into central eastern Poland, it caught the world off guard. For Armstrong, it meant one thing. They would need to hold the line long enough for reinforcements to arrive. Could his undermanned unit stop the surge toward Warsaw?
The odds seem impossible.
Can they find a place to make their stand?
… the allied forces must find a place to make a stand.
Would the 173rd Airborne Brigade reach them in time?
Colonel Karl Armstrong, a veteran soldier who has seen active duty around the world, has just landed a posting that has him steaming. Training a group of raw Polish recruits wasn’t what he imagined he’d be doing at this point in his career. A war is approaching. He knows he could make a difference if he could just get a transfer.
Request denied.
Armstrong didn’t know the war was coming to him.
When the Belarusian Army launched a surprise Motorized Brigade-sized attack into central eastern Poland, it caught the world off guard. For Armstrong, it meant one thing. They would need to hold the line long enough for reinforcements to arrive. Could his undermanned unit stop the surge toward Warsaw?
The odds seem impossible.
Can they find a place to make their stand?
- GenresFictionMilitary Fiction
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2022
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March 19, 2022
Another book that works quite well. I love the way it details how the invasion of Poland started and the fight against the Belarusians. It was just mwah. I only have one qualm with it: why didn't the M777 howitzers just use counter-battery radar in order to locate where the Belarusian rocket artillery is and fire at them, to neutralize them, instead of using them against the infantry. It would have saved the NATO forces a lot of trouble. And... when an artillery barrage is pounding the town, you hide in the basement or trenches- not stand out on the street.
March 16, 2026
As with the other books in the series it's a bit short. The story and plot (It's not really a plot) are both about as light as they can be, full of new characters - Some make it, some don't. Don't get me wrong, the book is entertaining and it's well worth a read, but don't expect too much from it. On with the next!
October 12, 2024
Nick Ryan can write really good action sequences but seems completely out of touch with reality in terms of his character development.
He paints the "liberal media" - poorly disguised as "CMM" here - as pro Russia, with an agenda of showing Russia's unprovoked attack as a Western provoked retaliation.
Heads up Nick: it's the right wing in the US downplaying Russian aggression - so maybe do a bit more work before involving your horny teenage fantasy liberal reporter fantasy in your books?
Other than that god awful story arc the book is a short sharp read. Probably for the best it doesn't go on too long, but there's much better authors writing similar modern conflict stuff without such ridiculous character portrayal.
He paints the "liberal media" - poorly disguised as "CMM" here - as pro Russia, with an agenda of showing Russia's unprovoked attack as a Western provoked retaliation.
Heads up Nick: it's the right wing in the US downplaying Russian aggression - so maybe do a bit more work before involving your horny teenage fantasy liberal reporter fantasy in your books?
Other than that god awful story arc the book is a short sharp read. Probably for the best it doesn't go on too long, but there's much better authors writing similar modern conflict stuff without such ridiculous character portrayal.
February 8, 2022
Killer action novel
Once again Nick Ryan goes down into the mud and dirt with men and women who have shown their bravery time and time again. The show why the saying exists war is hell. From the prospective of Airborne troooers fighting with other foot soldiers. This story is not for the faint of heart. It’s gruesome and sad. But that’s war. If you enjoy this genre you will not be disappointed. However once again I must point out this there is a glaring lack of diversity in Nick Ryan’s tales. Otherwise they are all good reads.
Once again Nick Ryan goes down into the mud and dirt with men and women who have shown their bravery time and time again. The show why the saying exists war is hell. From the prospective of Airborne troooers fighting with other foot soldiers. This story is not for the faint of heart. It’s gruesome and sad. But that’s war. If you enjoy this genre you will not be disappointed. However once again I must point out this there is a glaring lack of diversity in Nick Ryan’s tales. Otherwise they are all good reads.
March 31, 2022
Note - The World War 3 Techno-Thriller Action Event Series by Nick Ryan can be read in any sequence and each book in the series restricts to one battle.
A company of American 173 Airborne Brigade is training the Polish army. Unknown to them the Belarus army crossed the border and is on their doorstep on the way to Warsaw. It is upto this small band of soldiers with a short contingent field guns and 8 Abram tanks to hold the Belarus onslaught till they receive the reinforcements.
A company of American 173 Airborne Brigade is training the Polish army. Unknown to them the Belarus army crossed the border and is on their doorstep on the way to Warsaw. It is upto this small band of soldiers with a short contingent field guns and 8 Abram tanks to hold the Belarus onslaught till they receive the reinforcements.
May 24, 2022
Good read. A bit overboard on describing the blood and gore in the details of the battle. Everybody is aware that soldiers are wounded and die in battle. No need go into great detail to describe the type and effect of every wound. Somewhat takes away from the overall story line.
I read this as I had heard it was about the 173rd Abn Bde, one of the best combat units in the U.S. Army. I had the honor to serve in that unit in Vietnam. AIRBORNE..ALL THE WAY!
I read this as I had heard it was about the 173rd Abn Bde, one of the best combat units in the U.S. Army. I had the honor to serve in that unit in Vietnam. AIRBORNE..ALL THE WAY!
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February 25, 2022Once again Nick Ryan has hit it out of the park. He has taken his WW3 timeline and made a series of individual battles. Limiting his books to those battles has bypassed extraneous drama. His attention to military details made the chaos of combat easy to follow. For those who have no combat experience, this is a series to school you on what to expect of all-out conventional modern war.
March 5, 2022
This book is almost to truth for believe with the Ukrainian invasion
Well done book about protecting freedom and how "freedom isn't free". Very well written great plot and realistic as it gets, without going to war. Some may say it's overdone but I guess that would depend on the war and how strongly fought.
Well done book about protecting freedom and how "freedom isn't free". Very well written great plot and realistic as it gets, without going to war. Some may say it's overdone but I guess that would depend on the war and how strongly fought.
September 12, 2022
A real page turner.
I found this book very enjoyable and the battle descriptions truly graphic. I have to say the characters are well thought out and used in the story brilliantly, my only beef is he describes F-16’s like they were A-10’s saying they have a 20mm Gatling gun built into it fuselage. But that’s it, the story is simple realistic from front to back.
I found this book very enjoyable and the battle descriptions truly graphic. I have to say the characters are well thought out and used in the story brilliantly, my only beef is he describes F-16’s like they were A-10’s saying they have a 20mm Gatling gun built into it fuselage. But that’s it, the story is simple realistic from front to back.
February 2, 2022
Another great book.
These are great books. I hope Nick Ryan's books stay a what - if and not a grim prediction of battles to come.
I like these books, I usually read them in one sitting.
These are great books. I hope Nick Ryan's books stay a what - if and not a grim prediction of battles to come.
I like these books, I usually read them in one sitting.
March 5, 2022
Fast read
Have a few questions. Why the wait for the air support? What happened with the other front? I understand it wasn't the main thrust of the storyline, but in view of current events it was an interesting read.
Have a few questions. Why the wait for the air support? What happened with the other front? I understand it wasn't the main thrust of the storyline, but in view of current events it was an interesting read.
March 16, 2022
Fast-paced action. Great read
This is a very fast paced WW3 story concerning a Belarusian invasion of Poland. It's a combination of hi-tech, and long odds, and brutal combat similar to the other books by Ryan. It goes quickly. Highly recommended
This is a very fast paced WW3 story concerning a Belarusian invasion of Poland. It's a combination of hi-tech, and long odds, and brutal combat similar to the other books by Ryan. It goes quickly. Highly recommended
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April 9, 2022Airborne Assault
I read this in the shadow of the current war waged by the Russians on the innocent people's of the Ukraine. This fiction is not so far from the truth we as a nation may see in our immediate future. Russia and Belarus are indeed evil entities.
I read this in the shadow of the current war waged by the Russians on the innocent people's of the Ukraine. This fiction is not so far from the truth we as a nation may see in our immediate future. Russia and Belarus are indeed evil entities.
April 16, 2022
You will enjoy the action but horrified by the carnage.
The plot is the same for all of these short books. Under manned units fighting a determined enemy. I have enjoyed every single one.
The plot is the same for all of these short books. Under manned units fighting a determined enemy. I have enjoyed every single one.
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October 29, 2022Raw storytelling at its best!
Every bit as hard hitting as the first 2 books of the series! Reads more like a historical event than a work of fiction. Nick Ryan is definitely in the top list of Great military fiction writers. Gotta go buy the next book in the series now!
Every bit as hard hitting as the first 2 books of the series! Reads more like a historical event than a work of fiction. Nick Ryan is definitely in the top list of Great military fiction writers. Gotta go buy the next book in the series now!
November 7, 2022
I served with the " Herd", 173rd Airborne in Vietnam we are ligh
t infantry quick reaction force, deadly. Thanks for the great read. Shotgun 173rd Airborne. M. D. Moilanen's Husband. Were a Elite team. Proud soldiers that are driven by our resolve. God Bless America.
t infantry quick reaction force, deadly. Thanks for the great read. Shotgun 173rd Airborne. M. D. Moilanen's Husband. Were a Elite team. Proud soldiers that are driven by our resolve. God Bless America.
April 20, 2024
Great armor and troop interaction
I found this good ddue to the story being from several point of views. As a former Navy and Air Force member I never had that view of warfare and what they went through. We all our own hell to deal with.
I found this good ddue to the story being from several point of views. As a former Navy and Air Force member I never had that view of warfare and what they went through. We all our own hell to deal with.
December 26, 2024
Fast action.
This book was written in a fast pace that was preceded by a developing battle. The tide turned slowly, but the battle raged all through it. The reinforcement was well described with the blood and horror of battle.
This book was written in a fast pace that was preceded by a developing battle. The tide turned slowly, but the battle raged all through it. The reinforcement was well described with the blood and horror of battle.
May 22, 2025
Ryan does it again
I like the brevity of these stories, the characters seem like real people in the way Ryan gives them thoughts, feelings, and follows both sides of the battles. Very well done.
I like the brevity of these stories, the characters seem like real people in the way Ryan gives them thoughts, feelings, and follows both sides of the battles. Very well done.
February 17, 2022
Fast-paced quick action book.
February 26, 2022
Excellent
I enjoyed this book. Its was a great story. Like some thing out of today's newspaper or television. Enjoy, enjoy
I enjoyed this book. Its was a great story. Like some thing out of today's newspaper or television. Enjoy, enjoy
March 11, 2022
Lots of Action
If you like a lot of battle action this book is for you. It seems realistic and well written. Good editing and ready to read.
If you like a lot of battle action this book is for you. It seems realistic and well written. Good editing and ready to read.
April 12, 2022
Great read!
Could not put it down! I enjoyed this and all the other books in Ryan's series. Can't wait until the next one.
Could not put it down! I enjoyed this and all the other books in Ryan's series. Can't wait until the next one.
May 31, 2022
Pretty good.
June 5, 2023
Fast paced and a fast read. Good story.
September 17, 2023
Excellent stories, enjoy the book to the last page...
December 21, 2023
Great read really enjoyed it
December 27, 2023
Another hit
I am really enjoying the author, looking forward to the author next book. This series is pretty good. Do yourself a favor and read the series.
I am really enjoying the author, looking forward to the author next book. This series is pretty good. Do yourself a favor and read the series.
April 6, 2025
awesome read
Intense
It’s a quick read. Very detailed about modern warfare
The story puts you in the heart of battle
Awesome
Intense
It’s a quick read. Very detailed about modern warfare
The story puts you in the heart of battle
Awesome
July 14, 2023
Pretty good book about fighting WW3, there are 9 books in this series technically. All books are stand alone in themselves. Two are about fighting in the Kora and the Pacific and the other seven are about fighting in Europe specifically Poland and Germany. Not bad a for a quick read with a good story. Reach one I read in one day.
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