Not exactly military history

[Ed Rotondaro]

Hi:

I just finished the third book in the alternative sci-fi history series "The Axis of Time" by author John Birmingham. Apparently two more books are planned. Basic premise: A mult-national naval task force with marine assets is sailing to engage Islamic terrorists in Indonesia in the year 2021. Spearheaded by the super carrier USS Hillary Clinton (now you know it's science fiction!) they are also accompanied by a science vessel that will attempt some quantum physics experiments involving moving matter instanenously over vast distantances. The experiment of course goes awry and lands the task force (with a Japanese Self Defense ship) right into Admiral Spruance's task force on the way to Midway (even has ships joined together a la Philadelphia experiment). Well let's just say it gets interesting from there. A total fun read with historical figures like JFK interacting with futuristic folks. If you want mindless fun with a solid techno-thriller underpinning, this series is for you!:D Oh did I mention that enough of the future tech falls into the hands to the Russians, Germans and Japanese to cause them to alter how they fight WWII?

[john964]

Hi:

I just finished the third book in the alternative sci-fi history series "The Axis of Time" by author John Birmingham. Apparently two more books are planned. Basic premise: A mult-national naval task force with marine assets is sailing to engage Islamic terrorists in Indonesia in the year 2021. Spearheaded by the super carrier USS Hillary Clinton (now you know it's science fiction!) they are also accompanied by a science vessel that will attempt some quantum physics experiments involving moving matter instanenously over vast distantances. The experiment of course goes awry and lands the task force (with a Japanese Self Defense ship) right into Admiral Spruance's task force on the way to Midway (even has ships joined together a la Philadelphia experiment). Well let's just say it gets interesting from there. A total fun read with historical figures like JFK interacting with futuristic folks. If you want mindless fun with a solid techno-thriller underpinning, this series is for you!:D Oh did I mention that enough of the future tech falls into the hands to the Russians, Germans and Japanese to cause them to alter how they fight WWII?

Already read it, It is a lot of fun to read. The big advantage that the Allies have is they have the personel with knowlage of the tech jumps to help. IIRC the USAAF had the F-86 6 years early or the M4E8 Sherman a year earlier or the M26 Pershing also a year earlier aor air-to-air missiles a decade before there time.

[old_pop2000]

Hi:

I just finished the third book in the alternative sci-fi history series "The Axis of Time" by author John Birmingham. Apparently two more books are planned. Basic premise: A mult-national naval task force with marine assets is sailing to engage Islamic terrorists in Indonesia in the year 2021. Spearheaded by the super carrier USS Hillary Clinton (now you know it's science fiction!) they are also accompanied by a science vessel that will attempt some quantum physics experiments involving moving matter instanenously over vast distantances. The experiment of course goes awry and lands the task force (with a Japanese Self Defense ship) right into Admiral Spruance's task force on the way to Midway (even has ships joined together a la Philadelphia experiment). Well let's just say it gets interesting from there. A total fun read with historical figures like JFK interacting with futuristic folks. If you want mindless fun with a solid techno-thriller underpinning, this series is for you!:D Oh did I mention that enough of the future tech falls into the hands to the Russians, Germans and Japanese to cause them to alter how they fight WWII?
The only science fiction that I've enjoyed was Gordon R. Dickenson's, book titled the "The Tactics of Mistake". He elaborates on a tactical principle of making a series of, what appears to be tactical mistakes, to allow your enemy to make a mistake in judgement and then you dropped the hammer, so to speak, on him. I believe it was the original Dorsai novel.

[clacton2]

Hi:

I just finished the third book in the alternative sci-fi history series "The Axis of Time" by author John Birmingham. Apparently two more books are planned. Basic premise: A mult-national naval task force with marine assets is sailing to engage Islamic terrorists in Indonesia in the year 2021. Spearheaded by the super carrier USS Hillary Clinton (now you know it's science fiction!) they are also accompanied by a science vessel that will attempt some quantum physics experiments involving moving matter instanenously over vast distantances. The experiment of course goes awry and lands the task force (with a Japanese Self Defense ship) right into Admiral Spruance's task force on the way to Midway (even has ships joined together a la Philadelphia experiment). Well let's just say it gets interesting from there. A total fun read with historical figures like JFK interacting with futuristic folks. If you want mindless fun with a solid techno-thriller underpinning, this series is for you!:D Oh did I mention that enough of the future tech falls into the hands to the Russians, Germans and Japanese to cause them to alter how they fight WWII?

Ed,
I have got the three books as well and thought they were a fun read, especially as alternate history is one of my favourite subjects.
One of my best books of this genre is "The Foresight War" by Anthony G. Williams, you might want to give it a try if you get a chance. Its available from online book stores.
Jon

[Ed Rotondaro]

The only science fiction that I've enjoyed was Gordon R. Dickenson's, book titled the "The Tactics of Mistake". He elaborates on a tactical principle of making a series of, what appears to be tactical mistakes, to allow your enemy to make a mistake in judgement and then you dropped the hammer, so to speak, on him. I believe it was the original Dorsai novel.

Dennis:

I believe you are correct, having read the Dorsai novels way back in my college days.

[Ed Rotondaro]

Ed,
I have got the three books as well and thought they were a fun read, especially as alternate history is one of my favourite subjects.
One of my best books of this genre is "The Foresight War" by Anthony G. Williams, you might want to give it a try if you get a chance. Its available from online book stores.
Jon

Thanks Jon, I will check that one out! I'm going to start a thread on military based fiction and see where it goes.