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On August 12, 1992, England's tiny nuclear arsenal fell on Ireland, on South Africa and finally on China. Instantly the planet went up in flames. In the first half of what was to be called the War of '92, half the Earth's population perished. The United States was reduced to a vast underpeopled land--and, to make matters worse, Texas had seceded and taken her precious oil reserves But Israel, virtually untouched in a world ravaged by war, was painfully overpopulated. So Sol Inglestein and Myra Kalen had come to America looking for a place to settle. As mercenaries on the side of the Union in its war with Texas, the Israelis had been promised land in exchange for their services. Leading their bedraggled troops into the heartland of Texas, Sol and Myra head up Operating King Mission: Rescue the President of the United States!
The world is plunged into nuclear war after England's arsenal detonates, leaving the United States fractured and Texas seceded, while an overpopulated Israel seeks refuge. In the aftermath of the devastating War of '92, where half the planet's population perished, the United States is a shadow of its former self, further weakened by Texas's secession and its control over vital oil reserves. Israel, relatively unscathed but facing severe overpopulation, sends Sol Inglestein and Myra Kalen to America in search of a new home. As mercenaries fighting for the Union against Texas, they are promised land in exchange for their service, leading them into the heart of Texas on a mission to rescue the President of the United States.
The premise of "The Texas-Israeli War: 1999" sets up a complex geopolitical scenario following a global nuclear conflict, blending elements of alternate history and military science fiction. The narrative appears to focus on the immediate aftermath of widespread destruction, exploring themes of resource scarcity, political division, and the search for survival and new beginnings. The involvement of Israeli mercenaries suggests a focus on action and strategic conflict within this fractured landscape. The story likely examines the challenges of rebuilding and establishing order in a world fundamentally altered by war.
Page Count:
209
Publication Date:
1978-10-12
Publisher:
Ballantine
ISBN-10:
0345277368
ISBN-13:
9780345277367
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