Red Inferno: 1945

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Alternate history of Cold War's explosive start.

If you've ever been enthralled by the "what ifs" in history, Robert Conroy's "Red Inferno: 1945" offers a tantalizing twist on the end of World War II. This isn't just a military drama; it's a chess game with nations as pieces, where familiar allies become foes and strategies reshape a world at the cusp of peace. Conroy's narrative masterfully blends the authentic history and human stories with the intrigue of an alternate timeline, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of historical fiction and alternate histories.

  • Sidewise Award Nominee for Alternate History (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Red Inferno: 1945

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ISBN: 9780345506061
Authors: Robert Conroy
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 2010-02-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: War, World War II, Science Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 1570 readers)

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In April 1945, the Allies are charging toward Berlin from the west, the Russians from the east. For Hitler, the situation is hopeless. But at this turning point in history, another war is about to explode. To win World War II, the Allies dealt with the devil. Joseph Stalin helped FDR, Churchill, and Truman crush Hitler. But what if “Uncle Joe” had given in to his desire to possess Germany and all of Europe? In this stunning novel, Robert Conroy picks up the history of the war just as American troops cross the Elbe into Germany. Then Stalin slams them with the brute force of his enormous Soviet army. From American soldiers and German civilians trapped in the ruins of Potsdam to U.S. military men fighting behind enemy lines, from a scholarly Russia expert who becomes a secret player in a new war to Stalin’s cult of killers in Moscow, this saga captures the human face of international conflict. With the Soviets vastly outnumbering the Americans—but undercut by chronic fuel shortages and mistrust—Eisenhower employs a brilliant strategy of retreat to buy critical time for air superiority. Soon, Truman makes a series of controversial decisions, enlisting German help and planning to devastate the massive Red Army by using America’s ultimate and most secret weapon.
 

Alternate history of Cold War's explosive start.

If you've ever been enthralled by the "what ifs" in history, Robert Conroy's "Red Inferno: 1945" offers a tantalizing twist on the end of World War II. This isn't just a military drama; it's a chess game with nations as pieces, where familiar allies become foes and strategies reshape a world at the cusp of peace. Conroy's narrative masterfully blends the authentic history and human stories with the intrigue of an alternate timeline, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of historical fiction and alternate histories.

  • Sidewise Award Nominee for Alternate History (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.