Watch on the Rhine (book)
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Watch on the Rhine is the seventh book in John Ringo
's Legacy of the Aldenata
series, co-authored with Tom Kratman
. The book, which is a spin-off of the main series, focuses on the Posleen invasion of Europe, with an emphasis on Germany. Part of the technology brought to humans by the Galactics is the ability to rejuvenate old soldiers, so that countries can draw on their combat experiences. In Germany, this leads to the controversial decision to reactivate the Waffen SS.
The book's title is derived from the 19th Century German nationalist song "Die Wacht am Rhein
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John Ringo
John Ringo is an American science fiction and military fiction author. He has had several New York Times best sellers. His books range from straightforward science fiction to a mix of military and political thrillers...
's Legacy of the Aldenata
Legacy of the Aldenata
The Legacy of the Aldenata, also known as the Posleen War Series is the fictional universe of one of John Ringo's military science fiction series.- Premise :...
series, co-authored with Tom Kratman
Tom Kratman
Tom Kratman is a United States science fiction author specializing in the subgenre of military science fiction.His works are published by Baen.-Biography:...
. The book, which is a spin-off of the main series, focuses on the Posleen invasion of Europe, with an emphasis on Germany. Part of the technology brought to humans by the Galactics is the ability to rejuvenate old soldiers, so that countries can draw on their combat experiences. In Germany, this leads to the controversial decision to reactivate the Waffen SS.
The book's title is derived from the 19th Century German nationalist song "Die Wacht am Rhein
Die Wacht am Rhein
"Die Wacht am Rhein" is a German patriotic anthem. The song's origins are rooted in historical conflicts with France, and it was particularly popular in Germany during the Franco-Prussian War and the First World War....
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