Robert Conroy Livres

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

In this gripping alternate history thriller by the author of Himmlers War, the summer of 1942 sees a disastrous outcome at the Battle of Midway, with the U.S. losing two aircraft carriers to Japanese forces. With only one carrier left against nine Japanese, the stakes are higher than ever for the remnants of the U.S. Navy.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this gripping narrative explores Japan's strategic maneuvers following the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. As tensions escalate, a new, more ambitious scheme emerges, threatening to reshape the balance of power and challenge America's resolve. The story delves into the intricacies of wartime strategy and the high stakes involved, offering a thrilling glimpse into a pivotal moment in history where the fate of nations hangs in the balance.

The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a looming German super-weapon and a resurgent German military strategy. As the Allies confront the possibility of defeat, the story explores themes of courage and determination among the soldiers of the Grand Alliance. The tension mounts as they grapple with the dire situation, questioning their resolve to continue fighting despite overwhelming challenges. Will they muster the strength to persevere, or will they succumb to the pressures of war?

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.

The British win the American Revolutionary War, and a desperate Washington and the American founders must make a last stand in an enclave called Liberty. This book tells the history Himmler's War and Rising Sun.

"New Alternate History from a Master of the Form: Robert Conroy was an unalloyed master of alternate history. Now, J.R. Dunn completes one of his final novels. LEE STRIKES BACK! After a terrible setback at Gettysburg, General Robert E. Lee does not retreat across the Potomac and his ultimate surrender at Appomattox. Instead, he turns the tables on Union General George Meade with a vicious counterattack that sets the Union Army on its heels. While Lee sets across Pennsylvania in a dazzling war of maneuver, a crazed actor closes in on President Abraham Lincoln. Standing in his way is Major Steve Thorne, a thoughtful lawyer-turned-soldier fighting for the Union and his own self-respect, and Cassandra Baird, a young woman whose courage is only surpassed by her determination to teach emancipated slaves to read and write, and so ensure their freedom. Opposing them is Colonel Corey Wade, a brave Confederate officer who is just as determined to fight to the death for his honor and that of his state. And, in the end, the fate of a nation may come down to a freed slave named Hadrian, a man with an iron resolve never to return to bondage. The time has come to strike a blow for liberty--or go down swinging! About Germanica: "Conroy captures the intricacies of WWII with an eye for historical nuance, and he crafts a believable alternate ending to the war. [T]he story is buoyed by Conroy's effective snapshot of the era."--Publishers Weekly "[A] gripping alternate World War II saga."--Library Journal About Rising Sun: "Conroy extrapolates a new and militarily plausible direction for WWII. A thrilling adventure."--Booklist About Himmler's War: "[Conroy] adds a personal touch to alternate history by describing events through the eyes of fictional characters serving on the front lines. VERDICT: Historical accuracy in the midst of creative speculation makes this piece of alternate history believable."--Library Journal"-- Provided by publisher

Set in 1901, the story unfolds as Germany, boasting a formidable navy and army, faces an imperial deficit. Kaiser Wilhelm II's demand for the U.S. to relinquish its territories leads to a tense standoff. President McKinley's refusal ignites a conflict, prompting the Kaiser to invade the United States, beginning with Long Island. The narrative explores themes of nationalism, imperial ambition, and the clash of powers, highlighting a pivotal moment in history where the fate of nations hangs in the balance.