--- product_id: 48646084 title: "OPERATION HERKULES ( The Malta Fulcrum WW2 Alternate History Series Book 1 )" price: "1257604₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48646084-operation-herkules-the-malta-fulcrum-ww2-alternate-history-series-book store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # OPERATION HERKULES ( The Malta Fulcrum WW2 Alternate History Series Book 1 ) **Price:** 1257604₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OPERATION HERKULES ( The Malta Fulcrum WW2 Alternate History Series Book 1 ) - **How much does it cost?** 1257604₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48646084-operation-herkules-the-malta-fulcrum-ww2-alternate-history-series-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description OPERATION HERKULES ( The Malta Fulcrum WW2 Alternate History Series Book 1 ) [Ward, Scott] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. OPERATION HERKULES ( The Malta Fulcrum WW2 Alternate History Series Book 1 ) Review: Lengthy yet enjoyable Combined Operations "what if" attack on Malta - Just finished this and I could kick myself for waiting so long to buy and then read it. Where to start? Characters, quite a few, but thankfully not as many as a Turtledove book. The characters are for the most part rich and full of detail. I know some reviewers have stated their respective pleasure or displeasure about this, but I personally like to have an understanding as to what motivates or drives a character to do what they do. Sure it is sometimes disappointing to gain an insight or liking for a well thought out character just to see them perish, but hey that is War, isn't it and we are reading about death and destruction. I'll admit, I thought Kuno was a just a wee bit too good to be true, but hey he paid his dues in other ways which new readers will discover. I was a bit put off at the beginning with the obligitary "American in the RAF" character, especially since he merited mention in the book summary, but I suppose in the end that worked out well since he didn't prove to be a major character, at least in my mind. My favorite characters though proved to be the enlisted and officers of the RN and frankly this was the best part of the story. Details. Outstanding with the details. The descriptions were excellent such as the need to endlessly grease a bearing so the ship can continue the mission shows the realities of complex machinery in war. The battles details were good too, I appreciated the attention to detail right down to the distinction made between sounds of the respective served machine guns, i.e., the Vickers vs. the MG34's. I believe while there were a few minor quibbles, overall the author performed excellent research to provide a view into what was a true combined operations battle. Lets not forget the island and the geography and environment which is Malta, the author had to have spent time walking and breathing the air there to have the knowledge and descriptions (down to the dust and wind) which we read in this novel. Having said that I enjoyed the naval aspect the best. On a whim I decided to check a comment which was made concerning the U212 and the depth under her keel, well, based upon her approximate location, that was either a great guess, in a shallow sea or the authors research shines through. Battle scenes. They were definitely very stirring and got the blood a boil at different times, in fact I thought they were very well written; yet, sometimes they seemed a bit too good to be true. Don't get me wrong, courage and desperation are sometimes hand in hand when your back is against the wall but it seemed too often this led to some awesome feats or perhaps more accurately, attempts by one side or another to try some awesome feat. I guess the author took the real life heroics of the Commonwealth troops on Crete in 1941 as his inspiration. Concerning the naval ops, I really enjoyed the naval portions of the story, have I mentioned that yet? Always had a soft spot for naval operations and these had the Honor Harrington Death Ride excitement tempered with the realism of the era and weapons. In fact these seemed the most authentic, since in many cases the actions described at here actually occurred in the Med in 1941-43 or even in one case I can think of the Norway campaign. The author appeared to simply bundle many of them together for a stirring tale concerning Force H. Sequels. A must, not simply because I liked the story line, but because the author left a few loose ends at the end of the story. Some of these were delibrate and even alluded to in the book, but I really wanted to find out about Commander Smith RN and his "crew", the U212, the Perla and Leading Stoker Booth. I hope the author intends to wrap up these stories in his sequels, especially Commander Smith who is one character we really didn't meet like the others but seemed so interesting. Overall I enjoyed the flow of the story. I appreciated the technical detail despite one or two small hiccups or when I questioned something which implied the point of divergence in this history was further back (Italian amphip tank lighters(?) or German Radar on Regia Marino ships in mid 1942(if ever?), but overall, they made the story more dramatic. There were a few times I wanted the story to move along or get to the point but I feel I not only got my money's worth, but I was entertained (and isn't that why we are here?) and plan to buy more from this author when he publishes again. In fact, independent of this book, I would like to see the author bring the Regia Marino and the Royal Navy back together again in another thread just to see what the outcome would be if there was a stong Italian commander willing to push the issue. I think that would be interesting to explore, but that may be a different story. Review: Great read! - This book lays out the interesting premise that if Malta was taken, then the Germans would gain a decisive advantage against the British. I enjoyed the characters in the book, which featured however an astonishing amount of gruesome violence. It was sad so many of them died so suddenly. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,059,830 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,768 in Alternate History Science Fiction (Books) #10,734 in War Fiction (Books) | | Book 1 of 3 | The Malta Fulcrum WW2 Alternate History Series | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (238) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1.72 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1519029624 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1519029621 | | Item Weight | 2.57 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 687 pages | | Publication date | December 27, 2011 | | Publisher | Independently published | ## Images ![OPERATION HERKULES ( The Malta Fulcrum WW2 Alternate History Series Book 1 ) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Z+xAIs6aL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lengthy yet enjoyable Combined Operations "what if" attack on Malta *by X***D on January 19, 2013* Just finished this and I could kick myself for waiting so long to buy and then read it. Where to start? Characters, quite a few, but thankfully not as many as a Turtledove book. The characters are for the most part rich and full of detail. I know some reviewers have stated their respective pleasure or displeasure about this, but I personally like to have an understanding as to what motivates or drives a character to do what they do. Sure it is sometimes disappointing to gain an insight or liking for a well thought out character just to see them perish, but hey that is War, isn't it and we are reading about death and destruction. I'll admit, I thought Kuno was a just a wee bit too good to be true, but hey he paid his dues in other ways which new readers will discover. I was a bit put off at the beginning with the obligitary "American in the RAF" character, especially since he merited mention in the book summary, but I suppose in the end that worked out well since he didn't prove to be a major character, at least in my mind. My favorite characters though proved to be the enlisted and officers of the RN and frankly this was the best part of the story. Details. Outstanding with the details. The descriptions were excellent such as the need to endlessly grease a bearing so the ship can continue the mission shows the realities of complex machinery in war. The battles details were good too, I appreciated the attention to detail right down to the distinction made between sounds of the respective served machine guns, i.e., the Vickers vs. the MG34's. I believe while there were a few minor quibbles, overall the author performed excellent research to provide a view into what was a true combined operations battle. Lets not forget the island and the geography and environment which is Malta, the author had to have spent time walking and breathing the air there to have the knowledge and descriptions (down to the dust and wind) which we read in this novel. Having said that I enjoyed the naval aspect the best. On a whim I decided to check a comment which was made concerning the U212 and the depth under her keel, well, based upon her approximate location, that was either a great guess, in a shallow sea or the authors research shines through. Battle scenes. They were definitely very stirring and got the blood a boil at different times, in fact I thought they were very well written; yet, sometimes they seemed a bit too good to be true. Don't get me wrong, courage and desperation are sometimes hand in hand when your back is against the wall but it seemed too often this led to some awesome feats or perhaps more accurately, attempts by one side or another to try some awesome feat. I guess the author took the real life heroics of the Commonwealth troops on Crete in 1941 as his inspiration. Concerning the naval ops, I really enjoyed the naval portions of the story, have I mentioned that yet? Always had a soft spot for naval operations and these had the Honor Harrington Death Ride excitement tempered with the realism of the era and weapons. In fact these seemed the most authentic, since in many cases the actions described at here actually occurred in the Med in 1941-43 or even in one case I can think of the Norway campaign. The author appeared to simply bundle many of them together for a stirring tale concerning Force H. Sequels. A must, not simply because I liked the story line, but because the author left a few loose ends at the end of the story. Some of these were delibrate and even alluded to in the book, but I really wanted to find out about Commander Smith RN and his "crew", the U212, the Perla and Leading Stoker Booth. I hope the author intends to wrap up these stories in his sequels, especially Commander Smith who is one character we really didn't meet like the others but seemed so interesting. Overall I enjoyed the flow of the story. I appreciated the technical detail despite one or two small hiccups or when I questioned something which implied the point of divergence in this history was further back (Italian amphip tank lighters(?) or German Radar on Regia Marino ships in mid 1942(if ever?), but overall, they made the story more dramatic. There were a few times I wanted the story to move along or get to the point but I feel I not only got my money's worth, but I was entertained (and isn't that why we are here?) and plan to buy more from this author when he publishes again. In fact, independent of this book, I would like to see the author bring the Regia Marino and the Royal Navy back together again in another thread just to see what the outcome would be if there was a stong Italian commander willing to push the issue. I think that would be interesting to explore, but that may be a different story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read! *by J***E on November 15, 2016* This book lays out the interesting premise that if Malta was taken, then the Germans would gain a decisive advantage against the British. I enjoyed the characters in the book, which featured however an astonishing amount of gruesome violence. It was sad so many of them died so suddenly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Damn Good Writing *by L***) on January 13, 2018* I'm retired military, Masters in European History, and an avid reader of history and historical fiction. Mr Ward's book is excellent. His facts are accurate. He created compelling characters whom he uses very well to show the reader the technical and historical facts underlying his fiction. He does this with a skillful touch so that the reader doesn't feel lectured. That is the story doesn't stumble as he adds necessary background facts. The result is an action packed story that is very compelling and impossible to put down. Wonderful read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48646084-operation-herkules-the-malta-fulcrum-ww2-alternate-history-series-book](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/48646084-operation-herkules-the-malta-fulcrum-ww2-alternate-history-series-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*