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Red Inferno: 1945: A Novel |  | Author: Robert Conroy
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0345506065
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
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Publication Date: February 23, 2010
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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.
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 The Moral Dilemma That This Book Presents is Not Explored July 29, 2010
John Dillinger (London, UK)
Let me begin by saying that although the military portion of this book is quite good, especially on weaponry analysis of systems such as the T-34 tank and Thunderbolt fighter, in other areas it is simply unbelievable.
When reading this novel, one wonders about the political leanings of the author.
Here is a depiction of the nations at play:
Americans come across as happy-go-lucky simpletons who in the end put up a good fight with German help. They have few moral qualms allying with the Germans.
British come across as vindictive. First they want to invade Berlin and kill Russians. Then they riot in London against the war they urged to begin with. Churchill is fond of Albert Speer and has a soft side for Nazis in general. I was gritting my teeth when I read this unbelievable account.
Germans are noble, were almost tricked into starting the war, and did the right thing in opposing the hated Russians. They prove to be wonderful allies as they fight the evil Russians who in this book come across as violent, stupid, lowlife.
The Jews are good Americans and barely put up a fuss as the United States makes allies the Germans.
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I found the depictions here stereotyped and incredible. The Russians were still allies in 1945, and seen as brave victims who lost over 20 million people grinding down, and defeating, the Nazi war machine. The cold war was at least a year away.
In April 1945, an attack on the Soviets by the western allies would simply have not been tolerated by the American people. Even if war were to break out, the United States would have never made a quick alliance with the Germans. But according to this novel, Harry Truman comes across as a 1945 Pat Buchanan willing to embrace the German enemies as immediate allies in the fight against the Russian butchers.
Sorry, I cannot buy this. This book simply washes out too many negatives of the Nazis to be palatable. I actually found myself rooting for Joe Stalin in this book; any United States that would make common cause with Mr. Speer represents a system that should fall.
I thought a nice chapter in the book would be Eleanor Roosevelt meeting with Truman and threatening to personally run against him in 1948 if he were to continue. She easily could have seized the nomination away from him if she so desired such was her popularity back then.
If you like Harry Turtledove's books... June 25, 2010
W. Brzozowski (San Antonio, TX USA)
...you'll probably enjoy this. It's a "what if" novel where WWII heats back up with a US-USSR conflict. Though I can't vouch for the historical accuracy or plausibility of the events, I can say it's a page-turner. It's been quite a while since I've read any fiction, however wondering what would happen next and especially how it would end kept me interested in the story. Other alternate history novels I've really enjoyed were Harry Turtledove's "Guns of the South" (a mysterious group travels from the near-future to arm the South with AK-47s after the loss at Gettysburg - yes, it's all explained) as well as "How Few Remain" (Lee's lost orders get found before falling into Union hands this time). So if you have an interest in the alternate history genre, you'll probably like this.
A very good book May 24, 2010
Robert E. Terry
This was a very well written, very well paced book. The characters, both historical and fictional, were very believable. I would definately recommend this book to any alternate history reader.
Review May 22, 2010
Stephen Campbell (Washington, D.C.)
My wife bought this for me as a birthday present. I found it quite good in many ways.
The good.
The author writes very convincing battle scenes. The dialog was very good and plausible. The Russian tank crews were believable. Historically it all rang true.
The bad.
The Potsdam love story was distracting and rather wooden. The Wehrmacht Colonel was not believable. An Armor Colonel missing a leg would have stayed on active duty or been recalled in 1945. He would have been far too valuable not to have been. Especially by 1945.
The other
It is an alternative history. I was not thrilled at how easily the Germans were integrated into the US military. History shows that post 1945 the US became very selective in deciding who was really a "Nazi." That was not the authors problem, rather it is mine. I particularly dislike the idea that Speer got away in this book. He managed to avoid hanging in real life which he deserved, and should have, in real life.
I liked it. It flowed. Not a bad read
 CANNOT WAIT FOR CONROY'S NEXT ONE! May 8, 2010
Harvey Goldberg (USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've read every one of Robert Conroy's books, and each has been better then its predecessor. Red Inferno was a perfect combination of real historical facts, alternative history, character development, and story line. Some of the other reviewers commented that Conroy was approaching Harry Turtledove in status. I don't agree. I believe Conroy's latest work is BETTER! Though much more prolific in the number of alternative histories produced, Turtledove has seems to turn them out like the old Model-T Fords on an assembly line. Robert Conroy obviously puts a great deal of thought, research, and effort into his work - and it shows, especially in Red Inferno. I can't wait for another Conroy book to come out.Red Inferno: 1945: A Novel
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