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America has dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
But Japan has only begun to fight. . . .
In 1945, history has reached a turning point. A terrible new weapon has been unleashed. Japan has no choice but to surrender. But instead, the unthinkable occurs. With their nation burned and shattered, Japanese fanatics set in motion a horrifying endgame–their aim: to take America down with them.
In Robert Conroy’s brilliantly imagined epic tale of World War II, Emperor Hirohito’s capitulation is hijacked by extremists and a weary United States is forced to invade Japan as a last step in a war that has already cost so many lives. As the Japanese lash out with tactics that no one has ever faced before–from POWs used as human shields to a rain of kamikaze attacks that take out the highest-value target in the Pacific command–the invasion’s success is suddenly in doubt. As America’s streets erupt in rioting, history will turn on the acts of a few key players from the fiery front lines to the halls of Washington to the shadowy realm of espionage, while a mortally wounded enemy becomes the greatest danger of all.
Praise for Robert Conroy’s 1901
“Likely to please both military history and alternative history buffs . . . The writing . . . keeps us turning the pages.”
–Booklist
“Fascinating . . . skillfully crafted.”
–Oakland Press
“Packed with action.”
–Detroit News
But Japan has only begun to fight. . . .
In 1945, history has reached a turning point. A terrible new weapon has been unleashed. Japan has no choice but to surrender. But instead, the unthinkable occurs. With their nation burned and shattered, Japanese fanatics set in motion a horrifying endgame–their aim: to take America down with them.
In Robert Conroy’s brilliantly imagined epic tale of World War II, Emperor Hirohito’s capitulation is hijacked by extremists and a weary United States is forced to invade Japan as a last step in a war that has already cost so many lives. As the Japanese lash out with tactics that no one has ever faced before–from POWs used as human shields to a rain of kamikaze attacks that take out the highest-value target in the Pacific command–the invasion’s success is suddenly in doubt. As America’s streets erupt in rioting, history will turn on the acts of a few key players from the fiery front lines to the halls of Washington to the shadowy realm of espionage, while a mortally wounded enemy becomes the greatest danger of all.
Praise for Robert Conroy’s 1901
“Likely to please both military history and alternative history buffs . . . The writing . . . keeps us turning the pages.”
–Booklist
“Fascinating . . . skillfully crafted.”
–Oakland Press
“Packed with action.”
–Detroit News
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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An alternate history novel that considers what might have happened had, when japan was about to surrender in 1945, the japanese army launched a coup, taken over the country, and carried on fighting. In a country where there's nothing much left to bomb, but with a fanatical populace and army prepared to die to defend their shores, america [britain and other allies are still fighting in south east asia, so don't worry, they do get mentioned] has to invade. Facing suicide bombers and human shields a very bloody conflict ensues.
The home front is in turmoil as people weary of war, but one secret agent landed in japan might just be able to perform above and beyond the call of duty.
a story complete in one volume, and running to 432 pages, this follows the usual format for alternate history novels, with characters both real and created by the writer. All of whom are quite good, and generally fit in with the style of the times. also as usual for this kind of book the broad sweeping canvas means you don't see some events firsthand such as the initial landings. but it's very effective to see what the second wave of troops experience as they go ashore.
And this is very readable stuff. if you like this kind of thing, you shouldn't go wrong with this book
The home front is in turmoil as people weary of war, but one secret agent landed in japan might just be able to perform above and beyond the call of duty.
a story complete in one volume, and running to 432 pages, this follows the usual format for alternate history novels, with characters both real and created by the writer. All of whom are quite good, and generally fit in with the style of the times. also as usual for this kind of book the broad sweeping canvas means you don't see some events firsthand such as the initial landings. but it's very effective to see what the second wave of troops experience as they go ashore.
And this is very readable stuff. if you like this kind of thing, you shouldn't go wrong with this book
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is the third novel by this author that I have read this is without a doubt the best.
I enjoy these alternative history stories this one does not let you down an excellent book well researched and well written
I enjoy these alternative history stories this one does not let you down an excellent book well researched and well written
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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A well researched and well crafted account of what happens when Japan fails to surrender following the dropping of the atom bombs. A page turner and apart from being a "what if" as accurate as you could hope. It all hangs together and the author hasn't had to delve into fantasy. One of the best what ifs, far better than Turtledove (also no typos). Research is on a par with George McDonald Fraser and his brilliant Flashman novels, quality of writing easily matches 'Time Travellers wife' and 'The Lovely Bones'.
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Well researched and exciting
This is an alternative history novel set in a universe where a military coup in Japan stops its surrender after atomic weapons are used in 1945. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dr. Andrew Phillips
An enjoyable scenario about the invasion of Japan
Robert Conroy premises his most recent alternate history novel, about an American invasion of Japan during World War II, on the success of a real-life group of hard-core... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2008 by Mark Klobas
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