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Baen
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"Consider another 1920: Imperial Germany has become the most powerful nation in the world. In 1914 she had crushed England, France, and Russia in a war that was short but entirely devastating. By 1920, Kaiser Wilhelm II is looking for new lands to devour. The United States is fast becoming an economic super-power and the only nation that can conceivably threaten Germany. The U.S. is militarily inept, hosever, and is led by a sick and delusional president who wanted to avoid war at any price. Thus, Germany is able to ship a huge army to Mexico to support a puppet government to invade and conquer California and Texas. America desperately resists and as a second battle of the Alamo looms, only the indomitable spirit of freedom can answer the Kaiser's challenge"--… (more)
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LibraryThing member 1Randal
I can't help myself! Sure, Conroy's books tend to be formulaic, and make too much use of coincidental contacts between the main characters and major historical figures. But sometimes a guy just wants a good, old fashioned yarn thats an easy read! Conroy's books are just that. He makes good use of
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the alternative history genre by using an easily imaginable alternate decision in a historical event, not relying on some supernatural or alien intervention. And, he cleanly wraps up each book at the end, not leaving you hanging, waiting a year for the next book to come out (ala H Turtledove). He fleshes out the major characters nicely, yet not going overboard in explaining exactly what a character was thinking/speaking in excessive, flowery language (sorry Eric Flint). Perfect for a summertime read at the cabin, or curled up in front of a warm fire on a winter weekend. Please keep them coming, Mr. Conroy! Show Less
LibraryThing member 1Randal
I can't help myself! Sure, Conroy's books tend to be formulaic, and make too much use of coincidental contacts between the main characters and major historical figures. But sometimes a guy just wants a good, old fashioned yarn thats an easy read! Conroy's books are just that. He makes good use of
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the alternative history genre by using an easily imaginable alternate decision in a historical event, not relying on some supernatural or alien intervention. And, he cleanly wraps up each book at the end, not leaving you hanging, waiting a year for the next book to come out (ala H Turtledove). He fleshes out the major characters nicely, yet not going overboard in explaining exactly what a character was thinking/speaking in excessive, flowery language (sorry Eric Flint). Perfect for a summertime read at the cabin, or curled up in front of a warm fire on a winter weekend. Please keep them coming, Mr. Conroy! Show Less
LibraryThing member 1Randal
I can't help myself! Sure, Conroy's books tend to be formulaic, and make too much use of coincidental contacts between the main characters and major historical figures. But sometimes a guy just wants a good, old fashioned yarn thats an easy read! Conroy's books are just that. He makes good use of
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the alternative history genre by using an easily imaginable alternate decision in a historical event, not relying on some supernatural or alien intervention. And, he cleanly wraps up each book at the end, not leaving you hanging, waiting a year for the next book to come out (ala H Turtledove). He fleshes out the major characters nicely, yet not going overboard in explaining exactly what a character was thinking/speaking in excessive, flowery language (sorry Eric Flint). Perfect for a summertime read at the cabin, or curled up in front of a warm fire on a winter weekend. Please keep them coming, Mr. Conroy! Show Less
LibraryThing member mancmilhist
An action packed yarn telling the fictional tale of German victory on the Marne in 1914, the defeat of France & Britain resulting in a German invasion on the US via Mexico.
Patton, Eisenhower, , Nimitz, MacArthur and even Amelia Earhart all feature along with a supporting cast of Rommel and
Good fun if you're looking for a light alternative history read.
Patton, Eisenhower, , Nimitz, MacArthur and even Amelia Earhart all feature along with a supporting cast of Rommel and
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Canaris. Good fun if you're looking for a light alternative history read.
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LibraryThing member readinggeek451
I note that this is Conroy's second book in which Germany invades the US in the early 1900's, this time on the west coast instead of the east. I liked 1901 better, but this is also worth reading.
LibraryThing member Shrike58
I'll admit that I have a little bit of a chip on my shoulder these days regarding the "Plucky American" trope (too many stupid proclamations about American Exceptionalism will do that for a person), and I do sense some missed opportunities here in this first of Conroy's novels that I've tried. That
Apart from that I do respect Conroy for not kidding himself that he had more than a novel's worth of ideas and stretching things out interminably. On the other hand, he has created a jumping off point to an alternate Twentieth Century that I wouldn't mind seeing further developed.
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said, I find it much easier to gloss over any issues I might point to with this book by regarding it as a sort of diesel-punk adventure and just let things slide while seeing how the author ties all his plot threads up with the climactic battle; that's where the joy is in this sort of thing.Apart from that I do respect Conroy for not kidding himself that he had more than a novel's worth of ideas and stretching things out interminably. On the other hand, he has created a jumping off point to an alternate Twentieth Century that I wouldn't mind seeing further developed.
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LibraryThing member bgknighton
Strong entry into the alternate reality genre. Wars always seem to turn on the smallest of things -- a found note, a lost courier, a confused sentry, not making the push at the right time.... The character of the Germans would not have changed, though.
LibraryThing member DanJlaf
Interesting premise.. Having Germany invade from mexico...
Awards
Sidewise Award (Finalist — 2013)
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