“What if?..” What if the German army’s strike on June 22, 1941 had not been so sudden? What if by 1944, when the outcome of the war is already clear to everyone, one of the attempts on Hitler succeeds? What if Western countries decided on a direct showdown with the Soviet Union on the bones of defeated Germany—on their “legitimate” right to own Europe alone?
So: year 1944. Soviet troops triumphantly enter Western Europe—and move toward Brussels.
Does it seem to you that everything was NOT QUITE LIKE THAT?
Of course you’re right!
But have you ever wondered what would have happened if everything had gone EXACTLY LIKE THAT?…
The author managed to create an almost epic picture of a war across a huge front spanning all of Europe—war in the air, on land, and at sea—without forgetting those who carried this burden: the soldiers. The historical and technical details are written very carefully, and to my non-professional view they create the impression of complete authenticity. In short, this military alternate history in its best form evokes pride in one’s people and one’s country and makes you study the questions of history with great interest. No superweapons, no transmigrators—just reflections on what it would be like if you slightly changed the conditions.
One wants to say: “I believe…”