Top Historical Fiction WWII Books You Must Read If you are a fan of World War II history and love immersing yourself in gripping stories, then historical fiction books set during this era are definitely a must-read. Here are some highly recommended WWII novels that will transport you back in time and keep you enthralled until the very last page: 1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: This internationally acclaimed book is set in Nazi Germany and follows the life of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who steals books to escape the harsh reality of war. With beautiful prose and an unforgettable cast of characters, Zusak's masterpiece will leave readers both mesmerized and in tears. 2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this novel intricately weaves together the lives of a blind French girl, Marie-Laure, and a young German orphan, Werner. It offers a unique perspective on the war, highlighting the power of human connection even in the most challenging circumstances. 3. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: This heart-wrenching tale follows the lives of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, as they navigate the dangers of occupied France. Hannah's poignant storytelling captures the sacrifices, resilience, and bravery of ordinary people during the war. 4. "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein: Set in wartime Britain and occupied France, this novel tells the story of two best friends, Maddie and Queenie. When Maddie's plane crashes in France, Queenie becomes a prisoner of the Gestapo. This gripping tale explores friendship, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit. 5. "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris: Based on a true story, this book is a powerful testament to the determination and love that can arise even in the darkest of times. It follows the extraordinary life of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner tasked with tattooing numbers on his fellow prisoners in Auschwitz. For more WWII historical fiction recommendations, you can visit popular book review sites like Goodreads and BookBub. These platforms offer user-generated book recommendations, author interviews, and community discussions where you can connect with fellow WWII fiction enthusiasts. Remember to support your local bookstores or check out reputable online retailers like Amazon or Barnes & Noble for these captivating reads. Happy reading!
It was inexplicable how I became the son-in-law of the Shen family. Although I was a fake, I was also a "virtuous and noble" good son-in-law. I excelled in poetry and essays... Shamelessness makes one invincible! Of course, being the son-in-law of an old emperor was also a great pressure! As a time traveler with no relatives, I was determined to be a good son-in-law! Book group number:
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One day, she crossed over and unexpectedly became the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's residence. Su Li Luo felt that she had really pulled off a great act! What? This legitimate daughter is ugly and useless? No way! How could she, a genius descendant of a prestigious medical family in the modern era, be so pathetic? Open a medical clinic, establish a tavern, embrace handsome men, and make a fortune; watch how Su Li Luo abuses scum and earns money, rising to the peak of life, becoming a rich and beautiful woman, and marrying a handsome prince who pretends to be a pig and devours tigers! "Princess, what should I do if I can't perform?" "It's okay, impotence is a disease, and Princess has the medicine!" Su Li Luo smiled brightly, but before she
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The strongest soldier leader accidentally time-traveled to the anti-Japanese battlefield in the 1940s with his team. Let's witness how Qiao Youhua, the strongest soldier, leads his brothers to kill the Japanese invaders, eliminate the traitors, and seek revenge. A beautiful and gentle female student, and a hot-tempered female communication soldier...
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National medicine and national arts combined, shocking the Three Kingdoms. Li Qin, a modern ordinary traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, accidentally falls asleep before a blind date. When he wakes up, he finds himself in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty were filled with wars, chaos, and bloodshed, and there was no peaceful and joyful land in the world. Li Qin's identity has transformed into the eleventh-generation grandson of General Li Guang of the Great Han Dynasty
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A young man, originally intending to live a leisurely life, along with his dying servant, gets involved in a shady deal with the abbot of a Buddhist temple and unexpectedly becomes entangled in a conflict... And so the story begins. (In principle, this is a story of political intrigues and schemes at the imperial court, of clear blue skies, sunny beaches, and a mix of emotions and bloodshed in the martial world.)
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Continue the Three Kingdoms, please support both new and old readers. Luo Zheng, with the courtesy name Shengping, unexpectedly found himself in the chaotic world of the late Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, he became a low-ranking soldier in Dong Zhuo's army. Facing two different lives, should he strive to be a hero against the current, or go with the flow and become prosperous in a region? Please read "Gallop in the Western Liang" to find out.
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If we cannot change history, then what is the point of time-traveling? If given another chance to choose, would you go back to the past, stay in the present, or perhaps make a better choice? Wang Pang traveled to the Northern Song Dynasty and became Wang Anshi's son, hoping that his modern knowledge would help Wang Anshi successfully carry out the Xining Reform. However, he found himself entangled in the power struggles of the court, the collusion of officials for their own interests, and even had to endure the hatred and resentment of his separated wife and child. He became a dangerous figure to the court. He wanted to change the poverty and weakness of the Northern Song Dynasty. Could he do it? He wanted to change the fate of the corrupt officials Cai Jing and Tong Guan. Could he achieve that? If not, then he could only change himself! Please continue reading, Volume Four: "Transformation and Renewal." Dragons rampage and thunderous winds scatter the silver unicorns; the sky and earth change silently, as unpredictable events unfold. It's best to go with the flow and enjoy the wonders of the mortal realm. If you think "The Song Struggle" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
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The young eunuch steps out of the Imperial Academy, while the white dragon descends to the mortal world. Vermilion and purple lose their colors, and the blue and white paint the landscape. - Cai Xunzhen's "Farewell to my young friend Lai Xinger" In the chaotic palace of Chang'an, the young man roams freely. With a three-foot sword in his hand, he astonishes gods and demons with his dance. - Liu Yi's "A Gift to my nephew Lai Xinger"
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A modern person named Liu Feng became the adopted son of Liu Bei, the founding emperor of Shu Han. This identity was originally honorable, as Liu Bei did not yet have a son of his own, especially one named Adou. However, as a modern person, Liu Feng knew that in the near future, Liu Bei's biological son Adou would be born, and he, as the adopted son, would become a thorn in Liu Bei's side. In the end, he was condemned to death. As a man, he couldn't passively accept his fate and silently await death. He wanted to take control of his own destiny and the fate of Shu Han and its courtiers. Shu Han, I shall take charge. When it comes to reading online literature, use the magnificent Bambook. Official website, direct sales only!
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Those who are humble dare not forget their country's worries. Even when the mountains and rivers are lost, the nation is destroyed, even the lowliest of citizens will do their part, seeking revenge and justice! A group of lions led by a sheep is no match for a group of sheep led by a lion. Transplanted into a war-torn era, Ren Ziqiang, accompanied by a group of beggars, uses every means possible against the invading enemy, leaving them terrified and defeated!
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There are said to be more than ten heroes in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and they are all remarkable. Da Shaniao scratches his nose and sneers, squeezing out a word from the corner of his mouth: trash. It is said that Li Yuanba is the top hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties... Da Shaniao extends his middle finger downwards, showing great disdain: Looking like a monkey and being considered the first in a great country, isn't that embarrassing?... In the mountains, there is no tiger, and the monkey claims to be the king. Da Shaniao lazily utters this saying, with profound implications. Which dynasty had the most beautiful women? Of course, it was the women of the great Sui Dynasty. Let's not
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[The Magnificent Tang Dynasty in the Historical Genre of Creation - Participating Work] The Three Kingdoms is an era filled with passion and heroic figures. Eagles soar across the sky, soaring into the distance. Although he is just a minor character in the Three Kingdoms era, he established systems, pioneered industry, collected forces from across the land, launched a northern campaign against the Xiongnu, and fought against the Baiyue in the south, achieving unparalleled accomplishments.
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Thousands of officials and attendants head north to Mount Li, while nations from all over the world come to court in the east by the Wei River. It depicts the grand scene of nations coming to court in the Tang Dynasty. The reign of Kaiyuan was another prosperous era after the successful governance of the Zhenguan period. The national power of the Great Tang reached an unprecedented peak. However, amidst the prosperity of music and dance, the empire was filled with internal crises. At this time, a distinguished son of a noble family emerged unexpectedly...
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After opening the ancient well in his backyard, Li Yin's life changed forever... The Sixth Prince Li Yin? The 21st-century otaku Li Yin? With the ability to freely travel between two worlds, what kind of life should he choose!?
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Zhang Xiang, an ordinary unemployed young man, crossed over to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and unexpectedly became the younger brother of Zhang Fei. Liu Bei, that big-eared bandit, can forget about realizing his dream; there
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She is the only empress in the celestial dynasty who has been divorced. She is the only empress in the celestial dynasty who married as a princess. Amidst the surging winds and clouds at the peak of the Forbidden City, dressed in phoenix robes, she danced the "Phoenix Dance of the Nine Skies", causing the landscape to change. In that tragic war, he lost to her beauty that surpassed nations; she lost to his tender affections... Five years later, the Great Yan Kingdom rose in the north of the celestial dynasty, and the two nations engaged in continuous warfare. Despite repeated defeats by the celestial dynasty, she, in the Cold Palace, faced the emperor and demanded to lead the troops
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With the construction system, I am reborn after World War II and create a strong European economy. "The Marshall Plan provided us with a foundation, but it is not the core of Nord's rise." - Joseph III, Grand Duke of Nord. "I don't really like this person because he deceived the feelings of the American people." - President of the United States. "As an important member of the European Union, it is hard for me to imagine that this country can surpass us economically." - President of France. "If there is anyone who can constantly capture the hearts of numerous Hollywood actresses, it is undoubtedly the Grand Duke of Nord." - Founder of Playboy.
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Ignoring her father's opposition, she married him as the prime minister's legitimate daughter. After the wedding, she exhausted all her efforts to assist him in gradually ascending to high positions. Unexpectedly, along with the imperial edict promoting him, there was also a secret order to massacre the entire prime minister's mansion. Crawling out from a pool of blood, she witnessed a scene of him embracing another woman in his arms. With bruises all over, struggling for breath, she laughed bitterly, "Zhou Mu, as long as I have a breath left, I will make sure to tear your heart out. Even if I become a ghost, I will haunt you day and night, making the Zhou family never
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Reborn, she, who graduated with a major in architecture in her past life, may not become a legitimate noble woman, but in this ancient era with only shabby thatched houses, she should still be considered half a technical genius. Wherever she goes, she can display her skills. Who would have expected that in the Great Rong Dynasty, everyone relies on the I Ching for divination, predicting fortunes before leaving the house, and casting a hexagram upon entering. Her father is the grand national teacher who directly controls the fate of the dynasty. Compared to her amazingly talented younger sisters, she is even more useless than a waste. Who cares if she can build tall buildings? Just as she was about to become a freeloader at home, she suddenly heard, "Two hundred taels of silver, who will build a magnificent mansion with me?" This is what they call, gold never rusts.
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"Xia Yu, my daughter must be blind to marry a loser like you!" Her mother-in-law said angrily. "Husband, you're just an intern doctor, stop boasting that you're a miracle worker!" His wife retorted angrily. "Doctor Xia, you gave me a second chance at life. This villa and ten percent of the shares in the listed company are just a small token of my gratitude. Please accept them!" A top billionaire expressed his gratitude, tears streaming down his face. "The Divine Physician Xia from the East is the most honored guest of the royal family!" The king of a certain country proudly declared. "In my past life, I didn't have the strength to protect my loved ones. In this life, I will not let down the past or you!" - Xia Yu.
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