Earthmen Ask no Quarter!
The story takes place during the American Civil War and revolves around a group of Confederate prisoners who escape from a Union prison camp. The main character, a former Confederate officer, leads the group in a daring escape and subsequent journey to return to their homes in the South. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, lack of food and supplies, and pursuit by Union soldiers.
By Fox B. Holden · First published 1964 · Genre: Science Fiction, Military Fiction, Dystopian Fiction · 5,544 words
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General Taylor knew that Earth could not resist the invaders, so he ordered all units to surrender. But one commander thought he meant --
"Let them in, sergeant. " The white-haired New United Nations World Space Force chief spoke the words as though he had been forced into the most humiliating surrender in history. And he had been.
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Earthmen Ask no Quarter! is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fox B. Holden, dated 1964 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fox B. Holden
- Date: 1964 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Military Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 5,544 words
- Structure: 1 section, 176 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around an alien invasion and the technological and military responses of Earth, typical of the science fiction genre.
- Military Fiction — The narrative focuses on military personnel, strategies, and the implications of surrender in a wartime context.
- Dystopian Fiction — Themes of hopelessness, loss of freedom, and the bleak future of humanity under alien rule align with dystopian elements.
- Adventure — The story includes elements of adventure through the military's attempts to confront the alien threat.
Tags
Science Fiction · Space Opera · Adventure · Action · War · Intergalactic Conflict · Alien Invasion · Human Resistance · Rebellion · Freedom Fighters · Military Fiction · Space Battles