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Tilting the Balance, part 2 of the Worldwar Series, continues the story of humanity's relentless pursuit of survival and the ultimate end of the Second World War. From the Paperback edition.
First publish date: December 30, 1995
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Harry Turtledove
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Tilting the Balance (Worldwar Series, Volume 2) by Harry Turtledove

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