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Winds of War #2
Red Flood
World War III is three months old. After attacking, and sinking the Destroyer USS Stacy Heath, the Chinese took possession of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. Fortunately India managed to stop the advance at the Ganges river.
Rather than allow the Chinese to seize control of the entire subcontinent the U.S. sends 20,000 soldiers and marines in to support India.
The Russians use the opportunity to invade Ukraine, which leaves NATO with no choice but to counterattack. A full-fledged European ground war begins. The so-called Axis consists of Russia, China, Pakistan, Syria, and Iran—including the Shia paramilitary organization called Hezbollah.
As the fighting spreads, the Russians launch a surprise attack on Alaska, in hopes of sapping American resolve--and in an effort to reclaim what they view as Russian soil.
Now, in the Middle East, the Russian commandos and a company-strength team of Hezbollah terrorists attack and capture Egypt’s Aswan Dam. They threaten to blow the dam, flood the Nile River valley, and kill 10-million people unless the Egyptian government joins the Axis.
But in the wake of internal upheavals Egypt has no national government. So as the Axis attempts to form a Shia friendly government, and Egyptian warlords battle each other for dominance, the Allies send a convoy of vessels up the Nile river with orders to capture the dam.
The mission is called Operation Pharaoh. And for it to succeed Lieutenant Commander Harley Kydd will have to cope with a prickly commanding officer, and battle a succession of warlords, before a final confrontation with Hezbollah. A mysterious CIA agent named Cassandra Cole will be there to help.
If they fail, the Axis will seize control of Egypt—and strike a blow from which the Allied war effort will never be able to recover.
Rather than allow the Chinese to seize control of the entire subcontinent the U.S. sends 20,000 soldiers and marines in to support India.
The Russians use the opportunity to invade Ukraine, which leaves NATO with no choice but to counterattack. A full-fledged European ground war begins. The so-called Axis consists of Russia, China, Pakistan, Syria, and Iran—including the Shia paramilitary organization called Hezbollah.
As the fighting spreads, the Russians launch a surprise attack on Alaska, in hopes of sapping American resolve--and in an effort to reclaim what they view as Russian soil.
Now, in the Middle East, the Russian commandos and a company-strength team of Hezbollah terrorists attack and capture Egypt’s Aswan Dam. They threaten to blow the dam, flood the Nile River valley, and kill 10-million people unless the Egyptian government joins the Axis.
But in the wake of internal upheavals Egypt has no national government. So as the Axis attempts to form a Shia friendly government, and Egyptian warlords battle each other for dominance, the Allies send a convoy of vessels up the Nile river with orders to capture the dam.
The mission is called Operation Pharaoh. And for it to succeed Lieutenant Commander Harley Kydd will have to cope with a prickly commanding officer, and battle a succession of warlords, before a final confrontation with Hezbollah. A mysterious CIA agent named Cassandra Cole will be there to help.
If they fail, the Axis will seize control of Egypt—and strike a blow from which the Allied war effort will never be able to recover.
- GenresMilitary FictionAction
1 pages, Audio CD
Published September 21, 2021
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About the author
William C. Dietz
124 books452 followersNew York Times bestselling author William C. Dietz has published more than fifty novels, some of which have been translated into German, Russian, and Japanese. He grew up in the Seattle area, served as a medic with the Navy and Marine Corps, graduated from the University of Washington, and has been employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, and television news writer, director and producer. Before becoming a full-time writer Dietz was director of public relations and marketing for an international telephone company. He and his wife live near Gig Harbor, Washington.
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November 22, 2022
The book was enjoyable, but it lacked the sparkle of the first. I suppose the scale did not feel as large. In the first book, I was constantly aware that World War 3 was raging, but this book largely ignored the global conflict. It describes a regional conflict with limited reference to the Russians and Chinese. It would have been nice if the impact of this regional conflict was better linked to the global war.
Some actions in the book felt superficial and incongruent. For example, the navy commander not only heads up a small fleet of vessels, but he also acts like a special forces operative. For example, he personally goes on covert missions to rescue prisoners. In fact, he goes on just about every mission where one would think special operatives would lead the way while he should command his fleet. In a way, it felt like the TV series, The Last Ship, where the captain did everything other than finding a cure for cancer. It is a ridiculous scenario and detracts from an otherwise good story.
I probably would want to rate it 3.5 stars, but I will give the benefit of the doubt to the book as I will continue reading the series but probably read something else before returning to it.
PS. I listened to the audiobook and Scribd.com and the narrator, Ryan Burke, was excellent. Does one still get bad narrators, though?
Some actions in the book felt superficial and incongruent. For example, the navy commander not only heads up a small fleet of vessels, but he also acts like a special forces operative. For example, he personally goes on covert missions to rescue prisoners. In fact, he goes on just about every mission where one would think special operatives would lead the way while he should command his fleet. In a way, it felt like the TV series, The Last Ship, where the captain did everything other than finding a cure for cancer. It is a ridiculous scenario and detracts from an otherwise good story.
I probably would want to rate it 3.5 stars, but I will give the benefit of the doubt to the book as I will continue reading the series but probably read something else before returning to it.
PS. I listened to the audiobook and Scribd.com and the narrator, Ryan Burke, was excellent. Does one still get bad narrators, though?
October 9, 2021
Absolutely superb novel of unconventional warfare.
C.S. Forester could not have done better in this brown water navy action piece. You feel as if you are there, with the book’s characters. Plausible, fast paced, and gives you much food for thought. Could not put it down. Diets is one of the very few people that can write like this, and don’t miss this, or any of his books! Bravo Zulu, Mr. Dietz!
C.S. Forester could not have done better in this brown water navy action piece. You feel as if you are there, with the book’s characters. Plausible, fast paced, and gives you much food for thought. Could not put it down. Diets is one of the very few people that can write like this, and don’t miss this, or any of his books! Bravo Zulu, Mr. Dietz!
September 13, 2022
The second book in the Winds of the war series. The adventure in this book takes us to Egypt where the axis powers have captured a dam and threatening to blow it from a nuclear device if attempts by allied forces are done to attack the dam.
As far as story is concerned this book does not have any story linked with the first part and can be read independently. However, I must say that the first book story was much better than this one.
Looking forward to read the third book in the series.
As far as story is concerned this book does not have any story linked with the first part and can be read independently. However, I must say that the first book story was much better than this one.
Looking forward to read the third book in the series.
April 3, 2021
Book 1 is my fav World War III scenario! I love how book 2 explores how WW3 reaches the Islamic world and how it's set in Egypt. I just don't like the fact that the British were included and that the allied forces didn't fight the Chinese but just took them as POWs. But the best part was reading about a blindfolded belly dancer and Cassandra Cole in a crop top. Still a good book.
February 5, 2023
The Bad Guys Hold the Aswan Dam
The group holding the Dam have a Nuke If they blow the Aswan Dam over ten million Egyptians will die. To capture the Dam and prevent its destruction, means the Navy and Marines Wii have to work together with groups of Moslem fanatics who don't trust each other.
Working along with the Navy is a CIA operative who has an agenda all her own.
The group holding the Dam have a Nuke If they blow the Aswan Dam over ten million Egyptians will die. To capture the Dam and prevent its destruction, means the Navy and Marines Wii have to work together with groups of Moslem fanatics who don't trust each other.
Working along with the Navy is a CIA operative who has an agenda all her own.
August 19, 2019
Excellent read
Yet another riveting read in the WW3 series. It has a well thought out plot with realistic characters and although it is the second book in the series it is, like the first, a stand-alone book in its own right - a definite bonus.
Yet another riveting read in the WW3 series. It has a well thought out plot with realistic characters and although it is the second book in the series it is, like the first, a stand-alone book in its own right - a definite bonus.
August 18, 2020
Cracking action highly tech
Well,worth a read so far. Good characterisation continuity and tech detail. Thanks to the author. Read the second volume in one day look forward to the third tomorrow.
Well,worth a read so far. Good characterisation continuity and tech detail. Thanks to the author. Read the second volume in one day look forward to the third tomorrow.
November 17, 2020
Very Good Read
Not as fast paced as the first book in the series but highly enjoyable. Dietz’s style reflects his military background - a nice change from so many who purport such knowledge but miss the mark. Greatly looking forward to the next installment!
Not as fast paced as the first book in the series but highly enjoyable. Dietz’s style reflects his military background - a nice change from so many who purport such knowledge but miss the mark. Greatly looking forward to the next installment!
February 26, 2020
Now I will have to buy Book 1
I wish I could have taken time to listen to it straight through. Advantage of Kindle software was that I could go back and forth between reading and listening. Great action and character development.
I wish I could have taken time to listen to it straight through. Advantage of Kindle software was that I could go back and forth between reading and listening. Great action and character development.
May 7, 2020
Suspense
This is a real page turner. Complex planning and many plot lines woven to make a great story. Well done.
This is a real page turner. Complex planning and many plot lines woven to make a great story. Well done.
February 14, 2021
As good as the first
Great action. New characters to love and loathe although both are human and are not cutouts. I look forward to number three.
Great action. New characters to love and loathe although both are human and are not cutouts. I look forward to number three.
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May 16, 2021Redfloods
Excellent book very describing events with justify and murder .xi fear this could happen in future so believe this country is in trouble
Excellent book very describing events with justify and murder .xi fear this could happen in future so believe this country is in trouble
October 31, 2021
Very engaging book.
The book is part of a series with different main characters around the central theme of WW3. It is technically correct as far as I can tell.
The book is part of a series with different main characters around the central theme of WW3. It is technically correct as far as I can tell.
November 26, 2021
Very strange tale with world war 3
This whole book was dedicated to one front out of the whole war. I hope that book 3 is better.. I will continue to read.
This whole book was dedicated to one front out of the whole war. I hope that book 3 is better.. I will continue to read.
November 26, 2021
Great Book
Another Great Book in the Winds of War Series. It was an Easy Read and was hard to put Down.
Another Great Book in the Winds of War Series. It was an Easy Read and was hard to put Down.
June 17, 2022
Good series.
December 14, 2022
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. A real page turner. Just2 the right amount of action to hold my Interest . Thanks
I really enjoyed this book. A real page turner. Just2 the right amount of action to hold my Interest . Thanks
January 30, 2023
Adventure
The book was good consistant with the first onewell worth reading already own all 5 books and look forward to reading them
The book was good consistant with the first onewell worth reading already own all 5 books and look forward to reading them
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