Books like Second Contact (Colonization, Book 1) by Harry Turtledove
In the first book of Harry Turtledove’s Worldwar series, the geography of World War II is dramatically altered by an alien invasion of our planet. The narrative shows the United States, Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany—normally locked in brutal hostilities—facing a common extraterrestrial threat. Set against the historical backdrop of the war, the story pivots to the emerging space race of the 1960s, capturing humanity’s struggle to survive against alien colonizers. This speculative saga underscores the impossible choice of either united defense or continued global conflict.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Harry Turtledove
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