best war historical fiction books

Best War Historical Fiction Books

War historical fiction novels offer readers a unique blend of history and captivating storytelling. These books transport us to pivotal moments in history, providing insights into the human experience during times of conflict. If you're a fan of war historical fiction and seeking some recommendations, you're in the right place! Here are some of the best war historical fiction books you should consider adding to your reading list:

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Set during World War II in Nazi Germany, this novel follows the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who develops a love for books and begins stealing them to share them with others. With compelling characters and a poignant narrative, this book offers a fresh perspective on the war.

2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr:
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this novel takes place in France and Germany during World War II. It follows the lives of a blind French girl and a young German soldier as their paths cross amidst the chaos of war. Doerr's beautiful prose and intricate storytelling make this a must-read.

3. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini:
While not strictly a war novel, "The Kite Runner" takes place against the backdrop of political upheaval and war in Afghanistan. It tells the story of Amir and his childhood friend Hassan, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the impact of war on personal relationships.

4. "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien:
A classic in war literature, this novel is a collection of interconnected short stories based on O'Brien's own experiences as a soldier in the Vietnam War. Each story offers a visceral and emotional glimpse into the lives of the soldiers and the burdens they carry.

5. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell:
While primarily known as a historical romance, this epic novel is set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. It follows the life of Scarlett O'Hara as she navigates love, loss, and survival in the midst of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.

If you're interested in exploring more war historical fiction novels, there are numerous websites that offer recommendations and reading lists. Goodreads, a popular online community for book lovers, provides user-generated lists and reviews. Historical fiction blogs such as "Historical Novel Society" and "Historical Fiction Online" also offer valuable insights and recommendations.

Remember, these are just a few notable examples in the genre of war historical fiction. There are countless other remarkable books waiting to be discovered. Happy reading!
The Elementary School Student in the Great Ming Dynasty. Fiction
The Elementary School Student in the Great Ming Dynasty.

In the city of Nanjing, by the banks of the Qinhuai River, a humble young man stood at the crossroads of history, where a life of poverty began with an encounter with a wealthy widow. The commoners of the Ming Dynasty had no right to call themselves students, so he had no choice but to start as an elementary school student.

264.36 Million words | 2021-12-20 16:03Update

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North Ode Fiction
North Ode

Kou Jihun, who reincarnated into the Northern Song Dynasty, became the great-grandson of the renowned statesman Kou Zhun. As a typical third-generation official, he should have enjoyed a lavish and extravagant life. However, when he received a letter from his father inviting him to the capital, Kaifeng, for a life of luxury, he discovered that his grandfather, Kou Zhun, seemed to be in danger! 【Reader Group: 195992981】

467.27 Million words | 2022-05-27 03:32Update

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My Life in the Late Ming Dynasty Fiction
My Life in the Late Ming Dynasty

The mansion reeks of alcohol and meat, frozen bones litter the road... Battlegrounds ablaze, refugees scatter, formidable enemies invade... These are faithful reflections of the late Ming Dynasty... And it was in the July of the second year of Chongzhen, when the Later Jin troops invaded Zunhua. Unexpectedly, a modern special forces soldier named Wei Zheng found himself transported to this tumultuous world, becoming a bandit leader in Zunhua struggling to even have a satisfying meal...

220.92 Million words | 2021-12-16 07:23Update

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Return to the Ming Dynasty as the Crown Prince. Fiction
Return to the Ming Dynasty as the Crown Prince.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, amidst struggles for power and influence, the protagonist Zhu Cilang's soul traverses into the deep palace of the Great Ming, becoming the crown prince in the autumn of the 16th year of the Chongzhen reign. At that time, Li Zicheng's army encroached upon the capital, and Dorgon was plotting in the shadows. How would he escape the imminent danger and turn the tide?

112.51 Million words | 2020-11-28 06:18Update

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authority Fiction
authority

Like most young people, Wang Ziming has an restless soul. He constantly seeks to challenge reality and himself, dreaming of one day reaching the pinnacle of success, like standing atop a pyramid. However, he also deeply understands that accidents and coincidences are merely illusions. Once the dream shatters, he will still face the harsh reality. Whether in life or in the political arena, success does not come from accidents and coincidences, but from the spirit of hard work and extraordinary courage. As the saying goes, when the winds pick up, the sand rises, and when the rain falls, the earth turns to mud. Regardless of the changes and twists, holding power in one's hands is the key. Let us witness how the protagonist, Wang Ziming, wields power and achieves a legendary life in both personal and political realms. A manuscript worth four hundred thousand words, please kindly collect it!

314.20 Million words | 2021-10-19 15:37Update

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Da Ming 1937 Fiction
Da Ming 1937

"The Five-Day Tour of the Great Ming. In the present day, one day is equivalent to one year in the Ming Dynasty. After the protagonist arrives in the Ming Dynasty, they realize that something is not right with the passage of time. Moreover, the northern part of the country is under the rule of the Qing Dynasty... where it follows a monarchial autocracy, while the southern part of the country is under the rule of the Ming Dynasty, where it follows a constitutional monarchy. The capital of the Northern Qing is kilometers away from the border, while the capital of the Southern Ming is only meters away from the border. However, the protagonist is in the Southern Ming. What do people in the Ming Dynasty wear in this century? How much do they earn? What are the Eastern Factory and the Embroidered Uniform Guard like in this century? Who listens to whom in the imperial family and the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty? How would tank battles be fought between the Ming and Qing Dynasty? How can the Great Ming submarines blockade the Japanese archipelago? Book club: [name].

321.46 Million words | 2023-01-29 21:57Update

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Legendary Dandy Young Master Fiction
Legendary Dandy Young Master

Ordinary college student Fang Zheng crossed over, into the body of a wealthy and idle young master in ancient times. He didn't want to change this world, only wanted to live his life as a wealthy young master. But being too outstanding is also a kind of sin, and because of his arrival, this world quietly changed. Witness how the protagonist, in this unique time-travel plot, embarks on a comical and amusing ancient life. This book has a light-hearted (or you could say humorous) style, without grandeur or pretense. Readers can confidently read it without worry. (This book has successfully completed, and a new urban novel "Super Grassroots Prince" has been published. Please collect and recommend, thank you everyone!)

167.88 Million words | 2020-07-08 01:38Update

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Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution Fiction
Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution

Do not believe that youth cannot be reclaimed, nor allow history to turn to ashes. A modern soul travels back to the end of the Qing Dynasty and suddenly finds themselves alongside future martyrs of the Huanghuagang uprising. Should they sacrifice themselves or observe coldly from the sidelines? With a magnificent landscape stretching for ten thousand miles and the glorious Chinese civilization spanning five thousand years, is it not possible to trample the Japanese slaves and dominate the world? However, the most important thing to achieve all this is to first protect one's own life... If you readers find "Warlords of the Xinhai Revolution" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and Weibo!

244.54 Million words | 2021-06-11 09:17Update

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Grass Qing Fiction
Grass Qing

Wearing Qing Dynasty clothing without rebellion, I use an electric drill wrapped in chrysanthemum. When I go back, the only thing I can do is to rebel! As for the reasons, no explanations! Guns, science, faith, civilization. Breaking the myth of a prosperous era, cutting off tangible and intangible braids, dispersing all the dark clouds that conceal the heavens. We not only need to expel the invaders and restore China, but also revive the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties, overlooking Eurasia. For three hundred years, China shall be rebuilt under his command! My new book "The Great Star Sea" has already been published, narrating the future history of mankind, it's also a history book! Please collect and support!

261.04 Million words | 2023-02-02 07:19Update

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Reborn as the Anti-Japanese Hunter Fiction
Reborn as the Anti-Japanese Hunter

(Dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.) A mysterious young man with a special mission Gets into a car accident and when he opens his eyes, He sees the little devils entering the village! Soon after, his father is killed, his mother and sister go missing, He is filled with indomitable will, with iron and blood, His body and mind brimming with strange positive energy, His eyes shooting out terrifying red light... A steel fork, a bow and arrow, an old Western cannon,

226.06 Million words | 2022-01-28 02:22Update

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Irony. Fiction
Irony.

In special forces, the codename for a sniper is usually "Eagle". A sniper specializing in jungle sniping is called "Green Eagle", while one proficient in mountain warfare is referred to as "Mountain Eagle". A professional soldier responsible for protecting important targets or providing emergency medical aid to injured teammates on the battlefield is given a codename containing the character "Shan" (衫), such as "Blue Shan" in a foreign peacekeeping force. Lastly, an elite operative with exceptional offensive capabilities, capable of adapting quickly to any environment and independently completing various types of combat missions, is known as "Sting".

457.35 Million words | 2020-07-24 16:15Update

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Three Lives, No Farewell on the River of Oblivion Fiction
Three Lives, No Farewell on the River of Oblivion

San Sheng, the spirit petrified by the side of the Wangchuan River, thought she would guard the Wangchuan River until the end of her life. Unexpectedly, a love obsession shattered all her expectations for the future. The first time she saw that gentle and jade-like man, it was as if the sunshine of the human realm had brightened the Hades, where the amaryllis flowers bloomed. He promised her three lives. So she searched for him in the human realm. And in the end... Her love obsession, did it bind her in this life, or disturb Mo Xi's life? Well... I'm just an incapable writer passing by... Despite the seemingly bitter tone, this is actually a lighthearted story. I promise it's not a cliffhanger... It won't be too long and you can jump in anytime... My own story, I have changed its title to "Walking with the Phoenix"~~ It's already available on Dangdang, you can go check it out~ Click on the image below to bookmark my column~ It's completely free~ Feel free to criticize~

530.89 Million words | 2021-12-19 20:19Update

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Dragon Rises in the South Seas Fiction
Dragon Rises in the South Seas

In the mid-19th century, China began to decline under the invasion of the West! The ironclad warships and powerful cannons of the foreign powers forced open the country's doors, while opium plundered the wealth of the people, leaving the nation in despair! Dr. Long Yufei, a scholar with expertise in mechanics and metallurgy, returned to late Qing China from the Southeast Asia. He rose to power, overthrowing the Manchu dynasty, and boarded the last train of colonial expansion, leading to the rejuvenation of the nation! Long soared in the Southeast Asia, dominating the seas, and ultimately bringing an end to the era of sailing ships!

306.47 Million words | 2021-03-24 07:27Update

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Red Alert: Somalia Fiction
Red Alert: Somalia

Li Lan mysteriously arrived in Somalia, possessing the creator of all miracles - the Red Alert Base Vehicle. Thus, a storm silently formed, sweeping across the Earth. Li Lan: "Besides continuously creating miracles, my existence is to challenge the world order!" Obama: "We must strengthen our military presence in the Indian Ocean, especially in the Gulf of Aden. A carrier battle group is definitely not enough." Sarkozy: "In order to ensure regional peace and stability, we must send troops to Somalia, overthrow the terrorist-leaning regime, and establish a pro-Western government." Putin: "We have gained another object to win over, which will help Russia increase its presence in the Gulf of Aden." Chinese leader: "Please exercise restraint and believe in the brand-new government of Somalia. They will certainly completely resolve the region's peace issue." Hua Li: "We need everything - the Apocalypse Control Device, nuclear missile silos, aircraft carriers, Apocalypse tanks, Black Hawk fighter jets... not one can be missing."

388.45 Million words | 2020-07-06 17:19Update

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Luxury Behind Red Doors Fiction
Luxury Behind Red Doors

The gates of the Zhu family reek of alcohol and meat, while frozen bones litter the streets. Reborn into a prestigious Ming dynasty family, Zhang Yue finds himself nothing more than an insignificant child. The chaos of the Jingnan Rebellion has passed, Zheng He's fleet sails the seas, and high-ranking officials abound in his family... Is all he capable of doing merely waiting for death? In this flourishing era, the Zhu family seeks greatness, but even wealth and glory must be pursued with stability. To settle family, country, and world affairs, he sets sail with his wife and children in a humble boat.

336.73 Million words | 2023-06-02 14:19Update

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The Sweeping of the World in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Sweeping of the World in the Three Kingdoms

Qin Feng, also known as Zi Jin, emerged alone in the later generations, causing a stir in the Eastern Han Dynasty...! Why did Yuan Shao shout for Zi Jin to save him when he fell into a pit? Why is Cao Cao grateful to him even though Qin Feng kicked him off a cliff? How did the Zhang brothers, facing the Yellow Turban Rebellion's million-strong army, meet their tragic end one after another? What did Qin Feng do after Emperor Ling's death that made Empress He willingly undress herself? Under the watchful eyes of all, what method did he use to swap Diao Chan, who should have been in Dong Zhuo's bed? Look! Who will ascend to the throne and unify the land? Observe! How will the unparalleled iron cavalry sweep across the eight corners of the world? Listen! The name of the conqueror will be unrivaled in the universe. Taste! The alluring beauty of the mysterious maiden lingering in the night. Striving to bring innovation and create a unique Three Kingdoms narrative. Additionally, there will be no interruption in updates, guaranteeing completion.

349.53 Million words | 2020-12-30 12:29Update

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Song Yi Fiction
Song Yi

A medical student crossed over to a small county town in the Northern Song Dynasty and became a doctor in a struggling pharmacy, starting his career of practicing medicine in ancient times. "Nǎ Qiè Jì" (Book Number), "Nǎ Qiè Jì Ⅱ" (Book Number), "Sān Yǎn Fǎ Yī" (Book Number), "Xíng míng Shī Yé" (Book Number), "Àn Líng Fǎ Yī" (Book Number) are the completed YY novels by Mu Yi. Book Club Groups: Hua Yao Pharmacy, Advanced Group, Heng Xiang Inn, Advanced Group, Ji Shi Tang Pharmacy, Wu Wei Tang Pharmacy, Advanced Group. (This group is regularly cleared and lurkers are advised to be cautious). Welcome book lovers to join.

280.67 Million words | 2020-08-05 15:20Update

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The Wandering Military Strategist Fiction
The Wandering Military Strategist

The waist adorned with gold has been put away, Yet the news remains ordinary. The world desires to know the guest of the cold garden, Only a scholar reading in Jiangnan.

155.61 Million words | 2021-10-13 04:36Update

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Tian Bao's Amorous Adventures Fiction
Tian Bao's Amorous Adventures

The classical fantasy novel "The Great Dao" has been uploaded, book number: . The content portrays a solitary cloud and a wild crane, leading a leisurely life in the world of clear winds and bright moon. Mountains and rivers gather clouds, while the four seas shine with radiant splendor. Admirably, the grand achievements of creation shape the vast emptiness. How much knowledge lies within the immortal realm, revealed by the glow of the moon in the shadow of the toad? In essence, I hope to write a classical fantasy novel that captures the authentic spirit, which can be seen as addressing the regrets of "Root of Dust". I dare not claim substantial progress in this book, but it is indeed the work that required the most effort before writing. The upgrade of classical fantasy is always inevitable, and this was the aspect I deliberated on the most before starting "The Great Dao". However, beyond the setting and structure, my main goal was to incorporate the upgrade within the story itself. In short, this new book aims to tell a classical fantasy story with a rational structure and clear levels, which first and foremost captivates my own interest. The setting and structure used in the book are inspired by native Taoism, and the story possesses an Eastern and classical essence of the fantasy genre. Readers who are interested can take a look! Thank you!

135.72 Million words | 2020-07-18 20:59Update

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Ami enlists in the military. Fiction
Ami enlists in the military.

Amelia's parents traveled from another dimension, and she initially wanted to follow them for a peaceful life in the countryside. But fate had other plans for her - orphaned at a young age and thrust into the chaos of the battlefield. Stripping off her delicate garments, she entered the military camp, destined to encounter a troublesome general and meet formidable foes on the battlefield. From a humble soldier, she grew into a legendary "war goddess". Amelia knew that she had forsaken sentiment for the people and abandoned love for her country. Everything she did was not just to find her brother who had been missing for eight years, but also to ask the question "why".

333.87 Million words | 2021-08-01 05:09Update

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