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"In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt watches uneasily as the world heads rapidly down a dangerous path. The Japanese have waged an aggressive campaign against China, and they now begin to expand their ambitions to other parts of Asia. As their expansion efforts grow bolder, their enemies know that Japan's ultimate goal is total conquest over the region, especially when the Japanese align themselves with Hitler's Germany and Mussolini's Italy, who wage their own war of conquest across Europe. Meanwhile, the British stand nearly alone against Hitler, and there is pressure in Washington to transfer America's powerful fleet of warships from Hawaii to the Atlantic to join the fight against German U-boats that are devastating shipping. But despite deep concerns about weakening the Pacific fleet, no one believes that the main base at Pearl Harbor is under any real threat. Told through the eyes of widely diverse characters, this story looks at all sides of the drama and puts the reader squarely in the middle."--Publisher description

"No Less Than Victory" by Jeff Shaara explores the intense Battle of the Bulge following the Allies' success at Normandy. Through the perspectives of key figures like Eisenhower and Patton, as well as German leaders, the book vividly depicts the fierce American resistance against Hitler's desperate counteroffensive.

In this compelling narrative, the origins of the American Revolution are vividly portrayed, continuing the saga of how thirteen colonies evolved into a nation. The conflict unfolds from the kingdom and courtroom to the battlefields, revealing a war with uncertain outcomes. Despite their determination, the colonists faced a formidable British army, with General George Washington experiencing significant defeats in Brooklyn and Manhattan before retreating to Pennsylvania. At a low point, Washington made the pivotal decision to cross the Delaware River and launch a surprise attack, resulting in a crucial victory at Trenton. This marked the beginning of a tumultuous journey of triumphs and setbacks, culminating in the British surrender at Yorktown, a pivotal moment in history. The narrative captures the despair and triumph of America's nascent army through the perspectives of iconic figures, including Washington, the steadfast leader; Cornwallis, the British general; Greene, the emerging battlefield commander; Lafayette, the passionate Frenchman; and Franklin, the astute statesman. From Nathan Hale to Benedict Arnold, the story brings to life the American Revolution's most memorable characters and moments, celebrating a remarkable people's fight for freedom. Ultimately, this work is a riveting tribute that not only recounts a legendary struggle but also honors the spirit of those who turned ideals into action.

"From New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara comes the riveting final installment in the Civil War series that began with A Blaze of Glory and continued in A Chain of Thunder and The Smoke at Dawn. November 1864: As the Civil War rolls into its fourth bloody year, the tide has turned decidedly in favor of the Union. A grateful Abraham Lincoln responds to Ulysses S. Grant's successes by bringing the general east, promoting Grant to command the entire Union war effort, while William Tecumseh Sherman now directs the Federal forces that occupy all of Tennessee. In a massive surge southward, Sherman conquers the city of Atlanta, sweeping aside the Confederate army under the inept leadership of General John Bell Hood. Pushing through northern Georgia, Sherman's legendary "March to the Sea" shoves away any Rebel presence, and by Christmas 1864 the city of Savannah falls into the hands of "Uncle Billy." Now there is but one direction for Sherman to go. In his way stands the last g

General Dwight Eisenhower commands a diverse army that must destroy Hitler’s European fortress. On the coast of France, German commander Erwin Rommel prepares for the coming invasion, as the Führer thwarts the strategies Rommel knows will succeed. Meanwhile, Sergeant Jesse Adams, a veteran of the 82nd Airborne, parachutes with his men behind German lines. And as the invasion force surges toward the beaches of Normandy, Private Tom Thorne of the 29th Infantry Division faces the horrifying prospects of fighting his way ashore on Omaha Beach, a stretch of coast more heavily defended than the Allied commanders anticipate. From G.I. to general, this story carries us through the war’s most crucial juncture, the invasion that altered the flow of the war, and, ultimately, changed history.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER With the war in Europe winding down in the spring of 1945, the United States turns its vast military resources toward a furious assault on the last great stepping-stone to Japan—the heavily fortified island of Okinawa. The three-month battle in the Pacific theater will feature some of the most vicious combat of the entire Second World War, as American troops confront an enemy that would rather be slaughtered than experience the shame of surrender. Meanwhile, stateside, a different kind of campaign is being waged in secret: the development of a weapon so powerful, not even the scientists who build it know just what they are about to unleash. Colonel Paul Tibbets, one of the finest bomber pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps, is selected to lead the mission to drop the horrific new weapon on a Japanese city. As President Harry S Truman mulls his options and Japanese physician Okiro Hamishita cares for patients at a clinic near Hiroshima, citizens on the home front await the day of reckoning that everyone knows is coming.

"Summer 1863. The Federal Triumph at Vicksburg has secured complete control of the Mississippi River from the Confederacy, cementing the reputation of Ulysses S. Grant. Farther east, Federal forces under the command of William Rosecrans are routed in north Georgia at Chickamauga Creek. Retreating in a panic back to Chattanooga, Rosecrans's army seems doomed to the same kind of defeat that plagued the Confederates at Vicksburg. A disgusted Abraham Lincoln has seen enough. He elevates Grant to command of the entire theater of the war. After replacing Rosecrans, Grant gathers an enormous force, including armies commanded by Joseph Hooker and Grant's friend William T. Sherman. The mission is clear: break the Confederate siege and destroy General Braxton Bragg's army, already rife with dissension and disharmony. Blending evocative historical detail with searing depictions of battle, Jeff Shaara vividly re-creates the climactic months of the war in the West, when the fate of a divided nation truly hangs in the balance."--Back cover

From the bestselling author comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis.

In the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Michael Shaara crafted a remarkable Civil War narrative. His son, Jeff Shaara, continued this legacy with a bestselling prequel, and now completes the father-son trilogy, vividly depicting the final two years of the Civil War. As the story unfolds after Gettysburg, the war enters its third brutal year, revealing a widening rift between Washington's politicians and the generals on the ground. The Union Army, in dire need of decisive leadership, finds hope when Lincoln appoints Ulysses S. Grant to command, shifting the war's momentum. For Robert E. Lee, the aftermath of Gettysburg is devastating, worsened by the loss of Stonewall Jackson. Aware that the South cannot endure a war of attrition, Lee, supported by his devoted generals—Longstreet, Hill, and Stuart—resolves to fight relentlessly. The narrative also follows Joshua Chamberlain, the Union hero from Gettysburg, who rises to prominence during the war. Through intense battles, Shaara explores the complex relationship between Lee and Grant—two heroic yet troubled figures. From the Battle of the Wilderness to the siege of Petersburg and Lee's surrender at Appomattox, the novel captures the heart and soul of those who gave their all in this historic conflict, serving as a powerful conclusion to the trilogy.

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In May 1863, after months of hard and bitter combat, Union troops under the command of Major General Ulysses S. Grant at long last successfully cross the Mississippi River. They force the remnants of Confederate Lieutenant General John C. Pemberton's army to retreat to Vicksburg, burning the bridges over the Big Black River in its path. But after sustaining heavy casualties in two failed assaults against the rebels, Union soldiers are losing confidence and morale is low. Grant reluctantly decides to lay siege to the city, trapping soldiers and civilians alike inside an iron ring of Federal entrenchments. Ten days later, the starving and destitute Southerners finally surrender, yielding command of the Mississippi River to the Union forces on July 4 - Independence Day - and marking a crucial turning point in the Civil War. Drawing on comprehensive research and his own intimate knowledge of the Vicksburg Campaign, Jeff Shaara once again weaves brilliant fiction out of the ragged cloth of historical fact. From the command tents where generals plot strategy to the ruined mansions where beleaguered citizens huddle for safety, this is a panoramic portrait of men and women whose lives are forever altered by the siege

In a riveting tale that continues from To Wake the Giant, New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara immerses readers in the Battle of Midway, a pivotal moment in military history. Spring 1942 finds the United States reeling from the devastation of Pearl Harbor, yet determined to reverse its fortunes. The key to this turnaround lies with Commander Joe Rochefort, an overlooked "code breaker" who successfully decrypts Japanese military communications. With this intelligence, Admiral Chester Nimitz gains crucial insights into Japanese plans, but the ensuing battle remains a fierce struggle. The American perspective unfolds through Rochefort, Admiral Nimitz, fighter pilot Lieutenant Percy "Perk" Baker, and Marine Gunnery Sergeant Doug Ackroyd. On the Japanese side, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto orchestrates the strategy, supported by the cautious Admiral Chuichi Nagumo and the impetuous Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi, who is frustrated by Nagumo's indecision. Unbeknownst to them, the Americans anticipate their every move. Shaara's electrifying narrative captures the intensity of the clash, detailing a battle that not only altered the war's trajectory but also reshaped global history. The story of Midway has been recounted many times, but never with such depth and immediacy.

From the New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara, a brilliant novel tracing the life of one of the consequential presidents, Theodore Roosevelt.

As the forces of Nazi Germany overrun Europe and America is drawn into the war, American troops and their British allies launch a campaign to stop Hitler on battlefields in the deserts of North Africa and in the mountains of Sicily

The New York Times bestselling prequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic The Killer Angels In this brilliantly written epic novel, Jeff Shaara traces the lives, passions, and careers of the great military leaders from the first gathering clouds of the Civil War. Here is Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, a hopelessly by-the-book military instructor and devout Christian who becomes the greatest commander of the Civil War; Winfield Scott Hancock, a captain of quartermasters who quickly establishes himself as one of the finest leaders of the Union army; Joshua Chamberlain, who gives up his promising academic career and goes on to become one of the most heroic soldiers in American history; and Robert E. Lee, never believing until too late that a civil war would ever truly come to pass. Profound in its insights into the minds and hearts of those who fought in the war, Gods and Generals creates a vivid portrait of the soldiers, the battlefields, and the tumultuous times that forever shaped the nation.

“[An] exciting read . . . [Jeff] Shaara returns to the U.S. Civil War in this first book of a new trilogy. . . . This novel is meticulously researched and brings a vivid reality to the historical events depicted.”—Library Journal NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Spring 1862. The Confederate Army in the West teeters on the brink of collapse. General Albert Sidney Johnston is forced to abandon the critical city of Nashville and rally his troops in defense of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Hot on Johnston’s trail are two of the Union’s best generals: Ulysses Grant and Don Carlos Buell. If their combined forces can crush Johnston’s army and capture the railroad, the war in the West likely will be over. There’s just one problem: Johnston knows of the Union plans and is poised to launch an audacious surprise attack on Grant’s encampment—a small settlement in southwestern Tennessee anchored by a humble church named Shiloh. Drawing on meticulous research, Jeff Shaara dramatizes the key decisions of the commanders on both sides of the conflict—and brings to life the junior officers, conscripts, and enlisted men who gave their all for the cause. With stunning immediacy, Shaara takes us inside the maelstrom of Shiloh as no novelist has before. “Brilliant . . . riveting . . . a work to be embraced.”—Bookreporter Includes a preview of Jeff Shaara’s next Civil War novel, A Chain of Thunder

History was made on the first three days of July 1863 at Gettysburg, Pa., where Confederate General Robert E. Lee waged a final desperate gamble to win the Civil War-and lost. Now TIME celebrates the 150th anniversary of this pivotal battle in a freshly reported, incisively written and beautifully illustrated volume. TIME has enlisted a brilliant roster of writers to offer fresh perspectives on this iconic battle. Best-selling novelist Jeff Shaara will create a fictional portrait of a Southern soldier in the ranks, and military historian David Eisenhower will examine the strategy of the battle. Noted TIME weekly writers include Richard Lacayo on photography in the war, Jeff Kluger on medicine on the battlefield, David Von Drehle on Lincoln and his generals, and critic Richard Corliss on the war on film, while veteran TIME cartographer Jackson Dykman is creating all new maps for the book. This oversized hardcover edition will offer a magnificent canvas for classic war photographs and other images from the period.