End of the Beginning (Days of Infamy #2) by Harry Turtledove

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  • Pub. Date: November 2005
  • 448pp

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    • Pub. Date: November 2005
    • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
    • Format: Hardcover, 448pp

    Synopsis

    In this alternate history of World War II, the Japanese follow up their Pearl Harbor attack with the successful occupation of Hawaii. Now America is marshaling its military forces-from East Coast to West-to reclaim the islands from the enemy.

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    The human price of war, regardless of nationality, is the relentless focus of this chilling sequel to Turtledove's alternative history Days of Infamy (2004), in which the Japanese conquer Hawaii after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Times are hard for Americans under the occupation. Scarce food and resources result in privation and a thriving black market. Japanese soldiers work POWs to death with heavy labor on insufficient rations. Women are forced into prostitution as comfort women. But the U.S. armed forces have a few tricks up their sleeve, notably a new kind of aircraft that can hold its own against the Zero. Both the Japanese and American militaries scheme, plan and train, while surfer bums, POWs and fishermen just try to get by. A plethora of characters, each with his or her own point of view, provide experiences in miniature that combine to paint a broad canvas of the titanic struggle, if at the cost of a fragmented narrative. Agent, Russell Galen. (Nov.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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    Harry Turtledove, the New York Times bestselling author of numerous alternate history novels, has a Ph.D. in Byzantine history. Nominated for the Nebula Award, he has won the Hugo, Sidewise, and John Esthen Cook Awards.

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    Tropical Revengeby J_Clayton

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    October 27, 2008: Sequel to "Days of Infamy" this book takes us back to Hawaii which is now under Japanese rule. With America's defeat at the end of book one things on the island of Oahu continuing to deteriorate as civilians begin to starve and many American's are now forced to face the possibility that they will never again see the Star Spangled Banner flying over head. In America soldiers train for the inevitable conflict ahead while civilian workers build new and improved weapons for these men to use against the seemingly unbeatable Japaneses forces. Will America beat back the Japanese invaders or will the American mainland become the next battleground?

    In the same style of the first book Turtledove brilliantly brings to life what life would be like under enemy rule and is true to life with many of the hardships that would be faced had this scenario had played out. This book begins in a time where the Japanese are in firm control leaving the beginning of the story focused on the everyday routines of the characters. At times this part of the story can get a little slow but by the end of the book the story is full of action which will make you not want to put this book down.

    I Also Recommend: Days of Infamy (Days of Infamy Series #1).

    Awesomeby harstan

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    October 11, 2005: Following the Pearl Harbor attack, the Japanese invade and conquer Hawaii (see DAYS OF INFAMY). The United States counter assault fails as the Japanese Zero controls the skies. Japan quickly installs a ruthless government that subjects the islands to a harsh occupation though they bring back the royals to allegedly rule (under their thumb). American POWs are worked to death without a second thought and the women are turned into prostitutes for the conquerors amusement................ Japanese-Americans living on the islands are divided. While those born in Japan having a taste of American racism support and help their native country, their children want the return of the United States and freedom. The native Hawaiians see little difference between the two sets of conquerors except that the Japanese are overtly de facto abusive while the Americans were de jure discriminatory. Still most residents regardless of ethnicity just try to survive the food shortages while expecting the battle to return as the embarrassment of the defeat has the White House pumping up the military-industrial complex to win the War in the Pacific.................... This is a terrific alternate historical thriller that leaves no prisoners as the audience obtains a taste of racial relationships that leave nothing to the imagination. Harry Turtledove is at his best with the action-packed tale yet the myriad of perspectives (somewhat difficult to follow so expect several days up to a week to read) provide the individual and group dynamics. What if novels rarely reach this pinnacle as the epic saga and the character specific blend into a fabulous alternate WW II drama................ Harriet Klausner