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Red Phoenix (Red Phoenix #1)
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This is an excellent Geo-political /Military thriller in which the author explores one possible scenario that would lead to North Korea invading South Korea in an attempt at unification. The narrative starts with student uprisings, which lead to a South Korean government clamp down and ultimately to US Sanctions. Seizing the opportunity, the North invades the south. Will the numerical superiority of the North and the small amount of up to date weaponry prove to be crucial or will the superior weapons of the South aided by the US be decisive? Battles range on land and in the air the two sides struggles for air domination. As the war escalates naval engagements follow and the world teeters on the brink.
Thrown in amongst the excellent battle scenes, are the human struggles. Young and inexperienced soldiers struggle to make a success of their first combat situations. Older and more experienced military leaders look to avoid the mistakes of the past and lead their armies to victory.
Away from the front we get an interesting look at the political infighting that can affect and almost paralyse a democracy.
Thrown in amongst the excellent battle scenes, are the human struggles. Young and inexperienced soldiers struggle to make a success of their first combat situations. Older and more experienced military leaders look to avoid the mistakes of the past and lead their armies to victory.
Away from the front we get an interesting look at the political infighting that can affect and almost paralyse a democracy.
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Reading Progress
November 2, 2018
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Started Reading
November 2, 2018
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November 7, 2018
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Finished Reading