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The Cavalry Went Through
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025538457
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Cavalry Went Through is a pioneering work of alternate history that reimagines the brutal stalemate of the Western Front during World War I. The narrative explores a compelling counterfactual scenario: what if a visionary leader had transformed British military strategy to break the deadlock of the trenches years before the historical armistice?
The story centers on the rise of the charismatic and unorthodox Colonel Duncan, a commander who rejects the traditional, costly frontal assaults that characterized the Great War. By implementing revolutionary tactical innovations, including mechanized units and sophisticated combined arms maneuvers, Duncan leads a specialized force that successfully pierces the German lines. Newman's expertise in military affairs and espionage provides a grounded, realistic depiction of logistics, morale, and the high-stakes environment of the General Staff.
Blending the intensity of a military thriller with the intellectual depth of a strategic study, The Cavalry Went Through remains a landmark in speculative fiction. It offers a fascinating examination of the potential of modern warfare and serves as a tribute to the power of individual genius in the face of bureaucratic inertia and the horrors of industrial conflict.
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