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The War To End All Wars #7
Dead End
The Great War is coming to the end of its fourth year. Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey are exhausted, unable to maintain their armies and replace their massive losses in manpower. Russia is in revolution, Germany is close, Austria-Hungary is losing control of its Balkans states, the Ottoman Empire is breaking up.
In Flanders, the German offensive has failed and has used up the remaining reserves of manpower and materials of war. Britain and France have, barely, a sufficiency of strength to launch a final great attack. America has come to the rescue with additional manpower and is poised to make the difference. India has sent vast numbers of troops to the Western front, enabling the British Army to stay in the war.
It is desperation time.
At sea, the submarine offensive has failed, though it still causes great damage. American troopships have crossed the Atlantic with almost no losses.
The allied powers are stumbling towards a final victory over starving Germany.
Richard Baker and Simon Sturton have had a long war and are still in the front line on land and sea, playing their part in the long-delayed victory.
In Flanders, the German offensive has failed and has used up the remaining reserves of manpower and materials of war. Britain and France have, barely, a sufficiency of strength to launch a final great attack. America has come to the rescue with additional manpower and is poised to make the difference. India has sent vast numbers of troops to the Western front, enabling the British Army to stay in the war.
It is desperation time.
At sea, the submarine offensive has failed, though it still causes great damage. American troopships have crossed the Atlantic with almost no losses.
The allied powers are stumbling towards a final victory over starving Germany.
Richard Baker and Simon Sturton have had a long war and are still in the front line on land and sea, playing their part in the long-delayed victory.
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283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 27, 2022
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June 25, 2024
A D****d good series
Good and engaging characters with plenty of action to keep the reader constantly turning the page. True of every book in the series. Looking forward to reading more of Wareham's work!
Good and engaging characters with plenty of action to keep the reader constantly turning the page. True of every book in the series. Looking forward to reading more of Wareham's work!
January 7, 2023
Excellent series
This book was the 7th and last one in the series. While all are novels they give a good account of the Great War, both on land and at sea. It would be best to read them in order which would make it easier to follow the characters. Waiting for this last book I had a bit of a problem as I had read book 6 several months ago.
The characters in the books, especially the two main characters, are very well written and you find yourself rooting for their survival. As a former infantry man I was able to identify with Sir Richard when he says he never felt more alive than when he was in a position to be killed.
This book was the 7th and last one in the series. While all are novels they give a good account of the Great War, both on land and at sea. It would be best to read them in order which would make it easier to follow the characters. Waiting for this last book I had a bit of a problem as I had read book 6 several months ago.
The characters in the books, especially the two main characters, are very well written and you find yourself rooting for their survival. As a former infantry man I was able to identify with Sir Richard when he says he never felt more alive than when he was in a position to be killed.
September 26, 2024
Brilliant end to a great series
Having read all the books in this superb series, I was sad to see it come to the end. For lovers of action at sea and on land this was non-stop action from start to finish, superbly depicting the horrors of the first world war and the incompetence of the so called leaders of the armed forces and the country in general. As fiction, they are great reading but also reveal much of the deprivation and corruption that hampered the men who fought and died for King and country
Having read all the books in this superb series, I was sad to see it come to the end. For lovers of action at sea and on land this was non-stop action from start to finish, superbly depicting the horrors of the first world war and the incompetence of the so called leaders of the armed forces and the country in general. As fiction, they are great reading but also reveal much of the deprivation and corruption that hampered the men who fought and died for King and country
August 10, 2024
Modern European History 101
Several personal tales woven together against background of WWI. A compelling story, yet in many ways a Homeric Tale, which is perhaps its sole flaw. Too heroic, too black and white, and not enough nuance for modern times. Its 20-20 hindsight is bereft of nuance and ignores the fact that there often no good choices, and that technology had outstripped tactics. Incompetence was not always the product of malice or arrogance, but rather of ignorance.
Several personal tales woven together against background of WWI. A compelling story, yet in many ways a Homeric Tale, which is perhaps its sole flaw. Too heroic, too black and white, and not enough nuance for modern times. Its 20-20 hindsight is bereft of nuance and ignores the fact that there often no good choices, and that technology had outstripped tactics. Incompetence was not always the product of malice or arrogance, but rather of ignorance.
August 9, 2025
Fitting end to the series
I enjoyed this book and the entire series. The descriptions of life in the trenches matched those of my grandfather. He was one of the doughboys who had come over at the earliest. My grandmother had saved all of his letters from Texas/Mexico and France. He had included some of his experiences there. He was wounded 3 times so both the hospital experience and going “Over the Top”. We had talked about it many times over the years.
I enjoyed this book and the entire series. The descriptions of life in the trenches matched those of my grandfather. He was one of the doughboys who had come over at the earliest. My grandmother had saved all of his letters from Texas/Mexico and France. He had included some of his experiences there. He was wounded 3 times so both the hospital experience and going “Over the Top”. We had talked about it many times over the years.
December 6, 2022
Damn good read!
I’ve enjoyed this series, and the author’s others, as a fun, highly entertaining read.
For those of us who have served we understand that not all who lived past war’s end survived.
I encourage those who enjoy military historical fiction to read this, and it’s preceding 6 volumes, in order.
I’ve enjoyed this series, and the author’s others, as a fun, highly entertaining read.
For those of us who have served we understand that not all who lived past war’s end survived.
I encourage those who enjoy military historical fiction to read this, and it’s preceding 6 volumes, in order.
December 23, 2022
Great Series
I am a big history buff and really enjoyed the Series and especially the characters, I hope one day they will be brought back to life with the Occurrence of WWII . It would be interesting to see what these characters will get into. I hope you enjoy the Series as much as I did
I am a big history buff and really enjoyed the Series and especially the characters, I hope one day they will be brought back to life with the Occurrence of WWII . It would be interesting to see what these characters will get into. I hope you enjoy the Series as much as I did
January 12, 2023
Looking for More from Richard and Simon
This has been a wonderful series about England and WWI. Richard and Simon have been wonderful characters. I am hoping their friendship and careers will carry into the 20's and 30's and they will find new ways to serve their country during WWII.
This has been a wonderful series about England and WWI. Richard and Simon have been wonderful characters. I am hoping their friendship and careers will carry into the 20's and 30's and they will find new ways to serve their country during WWII.
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January 12, 2023Great
Andrew Wareham has written an interesting novel with the stories of two officers in WWI. The characters are great, the stories real and the tongue in cheek shows what real fighting men think and feel. Their looks into the future and war are what takes place in the next war. Honest and well written.
Andrew Wareham has written an interesting novel with the stories of two officers in WWI. The characters are great, the stories real and the tongue in cheek shows what real fighting men think and feel. Their looks into the future and war are what takes place in the next war. Honest and well written.
January 18, 2023
A great ending
This series has held my interest and I learned much of the British side of the war and insight into their social structure. I had family in WW I at sea and on land. Most of my perspective has been from the American point of view. Worth the time excellent word craft and very intetesting.
This series has held my interest and I learned much of the British side of the war and insight into their social structure. I had family in WW I at sea and on land. Most of my perspective has been from the American point of view. Worth the time excellent word craft and very intetesting.
March 6, 2023
The end to a brilliant series
This was the final episode in what I can honestly say was the best series of books I have read in years. Didn't want to put any of them down. The characters grew and almost became real. The series ended at the right point. Continuing past the end of the war would make it mundane.
This was the final episode in what I can honestly say was the best series of books I have read in years. Didn't want to put any of them down. The characters grew and almost became real. The series ended at the right point. Continuing past the end of the war would make it mundane.
December 10, 2022
a conclusion that is thoughtful and satisfying
This series has been most enjoyable.
Four young men aboard ship in 1913, officers for the British Navy. This is the final chapter for the two remaining.
Well done.
This series has been most enjoyable.
Four young men aboard ship in 1913, officers for the British Navy. This is the final chapter for the two remaining.
Well done.
December 22, 2022
Good conclusion
It was a long bloody war. The fast paced story telling, sad condition of the leadership and a failure of the government. It's a front line story of hardship and pain.
It was a long bloody war. The fast paced story telling, sad condition of the leadership and a failure of the government. It's a front line story of hardship and pain.
January 10, 2023
Sad to See the End of the Series
Can't quite believe the series has finally come to an end. One of the best series of books I have read for a long time. Would love a similar series based on WW2..
Can't quite believe the series has finally come to an end. One of the best series of books I have read for a long time. Would love a similar series based on WW2..
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February 24, 2023Another great one!!!
Mr. Wareham has done it again. If I read his books only for the humor, I would certainly get my monies worth. Again, as usual, great characters, historical plot lines, A book that I wanted more of when it ended.
- R.K. Craver.....
Mr. Wareham has done it again. If I read his books only for the humor, I would certainly get my monies worth. Again, as usual, great characters, historical plot lines, A book that I wanted more of when it ended.
- R.K. Craver.....
April 25, 2023
A delightful read; I liked the alternating chapter between the British Navy and Army. It also explored the suffering and human cost of war. Several of the decisions and actions will become military procedures.
December 4, 2022
superb series
Dark humour, laying bare the Great War and the changes it wrought. Four years that took a toll and turned the young men who survived into old men before their time.
Dark humour, laying bare the Great War and the changes it wrought. Four years that took a toll and turned the young men who survived into old men before their time.
December 7, 2022
It was a good read. I enjoyed it. The end was something because I didn't expect it.
December 17, 2022
A fine ending
Having read the complete series, from the first word to the last Andrew Wareham has once again written a brilliant series of historical novels.
Having read the complete series, from the first word to the last Andrew Wareham has once again written a brilliant series of historical novels.
December 21, 2022
Great read
Another well done book. It was a very well thought out conclusion to the series. I enjoyed it very much and would recommend it.
Another well done book. It was a very well thought out conclusion to the series. I enjoyed it very much and would recommend it.
May 19, 2023
Wareham as his best.
He writers vet god boks, and I have enjoyed these 7 books a lot! I hope for mant more god books from him in the furuer.
He writers vet god boks, and I have enjoyed these 7 books a lot! I hope for mant more god books from him in the furuer.
September 6, 2023
Really enjoyed all of Andrew’s WWI series even though I didn’t provide a review for them all. 5 star to all of them!
May 17, 2024
Brilliant
I'm glad both survived the war to much aclame,was supposed to be th war to end all wars but we know how that turned out
I'm glad both survived the war to much aclame,was supposed to be th war to end all wars but we know how that turned out
September 25, 2024
A fantastic read
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I am a great fan of Andrew Wareham and have enjoyed all of his books.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I am a great fan of Andrew Wareham and have enjoyed all of his books.
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