The Man with the Iron Heart

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Harry Turtledove

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What if V-E Day didn’t mark the end of World War II in Europe? Instead, imagine a powerful, fanatical Nazi resistance emerging in the Alpine Redoubt, a real threat that was ultimately neutralized by Germany's dwindling resources and internal conflicts. Had SS Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich, known as the Man with the Iron Heart, survived his assassination in 1942, the outcome could have been drastically different. A German guerrilla war might have erupted against the Allies, foreshadowing the prolonged conflicts faced by the U.S. and its allies today. In this alternate reality, Nazi forces engage in unconventional warfare, employing terrorism tactics like booby traps, time bombs, and even kamikaze-style attacks to challenge what appeared to be a decisive Allied victory. In November 1945, a truck bomb devastates the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, killing judges present for the war crimes trials while the accused escape. Terrorism escalates across Europe, forcing the Allies, particularly the United States, to confront an elusive enemy and endure heavy casualties in a seemingly unwinnable conflict. As patriotism wanes and political fortunes shift amid an antiwar backlash, the narrative explores how the noble fight for freedom devolves into a desperate struggle. This gripping tale blends military suspense, alternate history, and insights into contemporary issues, showcasing a storyteller's exceptional imaginative power.