The Third World War, August 1985: A Future History [Paperback]

Sir John Winthrop Hackett; et al. (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks (January 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0722141858
• ISBN-13: 978-0722141854
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,328,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Third World War, August 1985: a Future History, March 15, 2008

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Shane B. Russell-Jenkins "Dr.Shane" (Yuma, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Third World War, August 1985: A Future History (Paperback)

Even though 'dated', it is still an execellent work of writing. And with today's climate: The Russian Republic again flexing it's muscles; The Peoples Democratic Republic of China (aka Mainland China, Communist China), flexing it's muscles and both with large nuclear capabilities, and the Extremists tryng to obtain fission grade Uranium or Plutonium. This is a scenario that is still on the horizon! And, as such is worth reading. When originally published, Primie Minister Margaret Thatcher gave copies away to other Heads of State asking them to read it. And I agreed with her then, and agree with her now.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars reads like a real history, January 22, 2008

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James D. Crabtree "Doc Crabtree" (Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Third World War, August 1985: A Future History (Paperback)

An excellent book, the author wove a believable war scenario between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The weapons and tactics were true to what were available at the time and it made fascinating, if scary, reading.