Breakthroughs

In Harry Turtledove's 'Breakthroughs,' the devastating conflict that erupts across Europe, initiated by a swift German offensive, rapidly metastasizes into a global conflagration, reaching the shores of North America. Here, a deep-seated animosity between two independent nations boils over into brutal warfare. In this alternate timeline, the Confederate States of America have twice before inflicted humiliating defeats upon their northern neighbor, the United States. Now, after decades of simmering resentment, the US sees an opportunity for long-awaited vengeance. As battle lines are drawn and long-held grudges ignite, the very future of the North American continent hangs in the balance. Turtledove masterfully weaves a gripping narrative, exploring the profound 'what ifs' of history and the relentless human cost of war, demonstrating why he is lauded for his ability to transport readers to astonishing, yet chillingly plausible, alternate realities.