Thor's Anvil

Book 27 in the Kirov Saga 1943

The presence of an old Sea Dog aboard Kazan introduces an unexpected twist as the new year begins, and the fate of the original Kirov now becomes clearer. Who is this Admiral, and how much does he know of all that came before?

The Pacific War heats up again with the return of Admiral Halsey. And with him comes a rejuvenated fast carrier force. Ready for battle at last, Nimitz and Halsey plan a daring new direction for the war. Recalled from the Indian Ocean, Captain Harada and crew join Yamamoto and the Kido Butai to seek the decisive battle that could decide the balance of power in the Pacific for 1943. Meanwhile, their alliance renewed, Karpov and Fedorov take the battlecruiser Kirov out of the frigid north to seek battle in the warmer waters of the South Pacific. With both men now determined to fight and win this war, Vladimir Karpov takes off the gloves and gets serious.

Meanwhile in North Africa, the Allies launch a bold new offensive aimed at breaking Kesselring’s line of defense in Algeria. Involving amphibious landings to the rear of the enemy position, the Royal Navy is called to action to cover these operations. Now Admiral Raeder must decide the fate of his Mediterranean Squadron, as Bismarck rejoins the fleet to lead the Kriegsmarine to battle.

In the east, General Zhukov plays out his last cards in the Soviet Winter Offensive, and plans for the new year centered on two key cities. First, the showdown at Kursk to resolve the fate of Model’s 2nd Panzerarmee, and then the buildup for Operation Untergang, the drive on Leningrad that the Germans hope will bring the downfall of Soviet Russia

1943 begins with action on three fronts, on land and at sea!