Generals Help Themselves

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pease, M. C.

Series:

Produced from If: Worlds of Science Fiction November 1952.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Generals Help Themselves" by M. C. Pease is a science fiction story written in the early 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic setting amidst intense military and political conflict, particularly focusing on the struggles between the Federation and the Combine of Jupiterian Satellite States. The book primarily centers on military strategy and the use of advanced technology in space warfare, highlighting themes of hope, desperation, and leadership during crisis. The plot follows Commander Stanley Morgan, who is unexpectedly placed in charge of Base Q, a crucial asteroid command station for the Federation's space fleet. Amidst rising tensions and impending doom, the Federation is on the brink of conceding power to the Combine after a shocking defeat on Venus. As the Commander prepares for an incoming fleet of enemy dreadnoughts, he defies orders by launching an unprecedented preemptive strike under Plan K, an innovative approach to warfare that leverages advanced computation and tactics. Through courage and strategic ingenuity, Morgan leads a successful offensive that not only turns the tide of battle but also rekindles hope among the populace, showcasing the resilience of humanity in the face of tyranny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-03-17