The undisputed king of alternative histories is the prolific harry turtledove, who has helped guide the genre into mainstream reading. Through the years between world war i and ii, battleships were still considered the ultimate symbol of naval power. It is thus a novel of future history rather than an alternative one. What if hitler had been assassinated and other alternative.
Alternate history ww2 books meet your next favorite book. Wwii was an extreme example of this to the very end. His southern victory or timeline191 series has the confederates beating the union. Americas first atom bomb test fails and the us is forced to invade japan in 1946. Hitler triumphant alternate histories of world war 2. Thats good, or else the man in the high castle by philip k. Such writings express ideas of what the world would be like had the axis powers of germany, italy, and japan won world war ii. The big switch by harry turtledove, north reich by robert conroy, hold back the sun by warren bell, democracys m. Operation downfall has also served an important political function, justifying the atomic bombings of hiroshima and nagasaki by contrasting the reallife casualties with the projected loss of life in an invasion of the japanese home islands. Judts book is a comprehensive history of the whole of europe from 1945 almost up to the present day. The following timeline includes important postwar event from 1946 and 1947. This is the first of two official unit histories for the 2nd armored division in world war ii.
Fourth book in the alternate history caesar ascending series, where caesar survives the ides of march. Trailblazer2500 hitlers eventual takeover did not happen, neither did the wwii that we know of, instead, from 19391945 the world remained at peace as it struggled out of the economic depression. The wild cards story collections were created by a group of new mexico science fiction authors, pulled together and edited by game of thrones author george r. What if hitler had been assassinated and other alternative histories. Alternate universe world war ii works archive of our own. Harris 1992 novel is among the ultimate alternate world war ii stories. In that later case is a draw and nazi germany signs a truce with soviet union. Alternate history or alternative history is a genre of fiction consisting of stories in which one or more historical events occur differently. The 11 coolest alternate history stories in video games gamesradar. World war 2, alternate history, every day 19391943 100. The best alternative histories in literature on abebooks. Countries were destroyed, created or changed forever. Arch of triumph whose construction commenced in 1946 i.
Agent of byzantium has the byzantine empire surviving. The 25 best history podcasts you need to listen to. The definitive visual history is a comprehensive, authoritative, yet accessible guide to the people, politics, events, and lasting effects of world war ii. Logistic considerations present the most difficult problem. Best alternate history novels and stories 627 books. Publishing in wartime ww2 paper restrictions american.
We have made a list of our favourite alternate history books which we think you will enjoy. Ww2 weapons are a result of rapid technological innovation in response to the needs of the various combatants. Third reich victorious is a spirited and terrifying alternate history, and a telling insight into the dramatic possibilities of world war ii. Sure, one could argue that it has become alternate history after the fact, but when it was written in 1948, it was a dystopian novel set in the then near future. Kingdom come is the one comic book which people who just dont get superman. But they both concentrate on the aftermath and how messed up a nazi world would be. Many different weapons systems we see today evolved from world war 2 warfare. After 1900 latest pod for china to win the second sinojapanese war on their own by 1945 so as far as i understand, china was barely holding on for the first half of the second sinojapanese war, and even in the second half they were not really pushing the japanese out, with operation ichigo being a defeat. Codenamed operation downfall, the planned invasion of japan is a popular source of inspiration for alternate history books, comics, and even board games. Once wwii was over, many people wondered if there could have been an alternate end to that which occurred. I will admit that this is the first alternate history novel that i have read. Chapter xiii united states army center of military history.
Book cloth started to be replaced with pressed paper cover stock in world war ii. In this timeline nazi germany is victorious in world war 2, as a result of the mass soviet defeat at kursk and velikiyeluki in 1943 and then the conquest of the rest of soviet russia. Tsouras is a series of essays by military historians on ways that the pacific theater of wwii could have gone differently. Operation downfall the allied plan to invade mainland japan. While the main concentration is on the major naval actions, the book also delves into key island battles, like tarawa, saipan, iwo jima, and okinawa, as well as prewar and postwar. If it was the first then this may cause other supreme court later which effect the nature of war. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. His days of infamy books have japan occupying hawaii. Uchronia, alternate history or alternative history. This is a list of alternate history fiction, sorted by type. Politics, society, and key events nazi germany is a reference for the twelveyear period in german history 19331945 during the totalitarian dictatorship of adolf hitler through the nazi party, which was founded in 1919 as the german workers party. In 1940 great britain is invaded and after six months of brutal fighting surrenders to the axis forces.
World war ii often abbreviated as wwii or ww2, also known as the second world war, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. Alternate universe world war ii 1258 world war ii 269 angst 220 alternate universe historical 215 alternate universe 214 romance 106 fluff 86 war 85 periodtypical homophobia 70 violence 62 other tags to include exclude. Set in a version of america that is ruled by japan and germany, with a neutral zone in between, this book is gets a little loopy, but its a classic of the. Hypothetical axis victory in world war ii wikipedia. However, the atomic bombs are not used due to fear of. Alternate history wwii page 19 debate politics forums. Fifty million people lost their lives between 1939 and 1945 and hundreds of millions more suffered injuries and wounds. Death camps in americas heartland, secret police raids in urban centers, social media spying on your every move. After conquering parthia, caesar sets his sights on india in his attempt to surpass alexander the great, but he must contend with a rebelling army, a revolt by one of his officers, and the challenges posed by india itself. Alternate histories are some of the best stories in fiction. Set in 1962 after nazi germany and japan won world war ii in 1948. The japanese could guess the allied plans pretty well, but the allies did have air superiority, naval superiority, and were not backed against a wall. What would happen if magic and superheroes were real.
And the man in the high castle is among the most wellknown books that tackle that question. This vibrant fiction genre could be renamed what if books. Because world war ii played out differently, the cold war is very different. The most unusual alternate history novels ever published. Who cares about boring, ol regular history when you can have alternate history. The very entrance of most nations into the war was essentially a cause and effect chain of various nations being attacked, after which their allies felt the need to join the war effort. Explore endless hypotheticals with the books below.
An alternate history of the pacific war edited by peter g. Eleven stories of the german victory in world war ii by. Get the best deals on original ww ii us books when you shop the largest online selection at. In the summer of 1945 japan is defeated by the usa. In all of those story the axis wins even as late as fall 1943 after a failed d day in 1943. The most intriguing alternate history weve heard of in ages. Im guessing the op would want a book with a timeline on the nazis winning the war, more like turtledoves early tl191 books. Best alternate history novels and stories other lists of note.
The most common variant of these detail the victory and survival of the axis powers. And if any of the plans below had been used, our history would have changed entirely. The definitive visual history from blitzkrieg to the atom bomb world war ii. Dicks brainwarping story is set in a world where the axis powers won world war ii, and america has been divided between japan and nazi germany the brain twisting bit. Anyway the amendment would not change ww2 except if ww2 was moved back a few years it may make the amendment more likely to pass for example britain and france not declaring war on germany after the invasion of poland. The best books on the aftermath of world war ii five. The most common variant of these detail the victory and survival of nazi germany. Robots take over czechoslovakia and eventually the world just before world war ii in a thoughtprovoking script that raises questions about the. The alternate history scenarios listed take place from 1919 through at least 1946. I really didnt know what to expect, but i enjoy books about the era of the second world war.
World war ii alternate histories are one of the two most popular point of divergences to create an. World war ii historical fiction, historical fiction, books. Tired of alternate history books where the axis won world war ii, or the south won the civil war. Imagine living in britain in 1946 if the nazis had won the war.
Had the war progressed into 1946, jetpowered and advanced propellerdriven aircraft would have come into play while helicopters would have seen expanded use. Refighting the pacific war focuses largely on naval battles and campaigns, including pearl harbor, coral sea, midway, guadalcanal, philippine sea and leyte gulf. Japan and germany continue fighting the allies into 1946 in this alternative history that mixes historical realism with pure fantasy. Plenty of alternate history books focus on world war ii, but a new series coming in 2011 goes one better. In an alternative world war ii that lasts ten years, japan becomes a stronger naval. Firstly, i wanted to choose a book that was a general book on postwar europe and there are surprisingly few of them about, which is one of the reasons i wrote my latest book.
A hypothetical axis victory in world war ii has become a common concept of alternative history. An alternate history of picassos life and possibly death in paris during world war ii. Lead was a key element in the type metal used in line casters like linotype though this material was reused. Oct 10, 20 how did you get interested in the history of wwii, history, 26 replies september 1, 1939. The vast majority of the worlds countriesincluding all the great powerseventually formed two opposing military alliances.
New listing war in europe gi illustrated history us ww2 jacket helmet gear reference book. Alternate history wwii germany would have never annexed the soviet union in all out terms, its just way too much space and territory to govern. See more ideas about experimental aircraft, aircraft design and aircraft. Apr 21, 2011 an excellent book about alternate history of ww2. Forstchen in 1995 that described the period immediately after world war ii in which the united states had fought only against japan, which allowed nazi germany to force a truce with the soviet union, and the two victors confront each other in a cold war, which swiftly turns hot plot. Copper was used to make electrotype printing plates. Wwii just started, history, 15 replies greenhill alternate history series, history, 3 replies news, 100 years in the air started with zeppelins passenger service. In the historians alternative history, the explosion.
These stories usually contain what if scenarios at crucial points in history and present outcomes other than those in the historical record. Please add suggestions on the talk page world war ii alternate histories are fiction wherein events during world war ii occurred differently to those in history. The undisputed king of alternative histories is the prolific harry turtledove, who has helped guide the. Sure, aircraft were becoming more powerful, and under the right circumstances carrierbased aircraft could become a threat to battleships. Life in this novel is a totalitarian, fascist imperial world. The disparity in resources was so great in ww2, that it is hard to make a case that the axis could have won. The world war ii part of my alternate history section got big enough that it needed a section of its own. In this alternate history of world war ii, the ripples of change begin decades earlier, with german air ace hermann goring killed in 1917, and u. The forums owner is a former contributor to point of divergence. World war ii alternate histories alternative history. Exclude ratings teen and up audiences 448 mature 343 general audiences 191 explicit 185. World war 2 extended to 1947 and was won by the axis powers imperial japan, fascist italy and nazi german.
I think if you would have wanted to change history and avoid the rise of the nazis, thus the rise of the third reich, you need to eliminate hitler before he writes his infamous book in prison and before he starts to use his talents as an extraordinary orator not that i admire the man, the contrary is the case, but he was. Ultimate alternate world war ii perfected 19391951. The accompanying reference guide is included as a pdf on this disc. The true story of the resistance hero who infiltrated auschwitz costa book of the year 2019.
The guns of the south has the confederates equipped with ak47s by. Scroll down to see more articles about the history of ww2 weapons. The book is one of the prime influences of alternate history genre, and has even been called genre defining. World war ii alternate histories are texts wherein events during world war ii occurred differently to those in history. World war ii, one the darkest periods in the history of the world, raged from 1939 to 1945 and involved almost the entire world. He has written some excellent articles on how alternate timelines might work. They would have created puppet governments in the liberated territories, similar to what was done with poland but probably with a bit more freedom considering the distance. There are a total of 32 ww2 aircraft of 1946 entries in the military factory. Dick you cant discuss alternate history without bringing up the man in the high castle.
An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four christmases 19141918, last christmas in paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the christmas season. Luckily for you, there are a ton of allohistories that pick more obscure and interesting points of. If you are interested in alternate histories from time periods other than world war ii, please feel free to visit my other alternate history page. Robots take over czechoslovakia and eventually the world just before world war ii in a thoughtprovoking script that raises questions about the future of humanity and science. Snodgrass, also a contributor to the series there is a secret history of the worlda history in which an alien virus struck the earth in the aftermath of world war ii, endowing a handful of. His site has the largest alternate history forum im aware of and a good set of links. World war three 1946 book one the red tide stalin strikes first an almost total rewrite, including end notes that assist the reader down the path of a convincing, alternate history. Albert, bridget barstow, steve bernard, gregory blair.
A hypothetical axis victory in world war ii has become a common concept of alternative history and counterfactual history. The international military tribunal for the far east indicts japanese war minister tojo hideki as a war criminal, charging him with 55. New york times bestselling author hazel gaynor has joined with heather webb to. Many, many alternate history ask how the world would be different if germany had won world war ii.
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