"John G. Hemry - Stark's War 3 - Stark's Crusade" - читать интересную книгу автора (Hemry John G)

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To the many fine military and civilian personnel I had the honor of working with over the years,
and especially to those such as Master Chief Milam, Commander Barchi, and Mike Fitzmorris who
are no longer with us.

For S., as always .




Table of Contents
PART ONE The Use of the Battle
PART TWO Friction
PART THREE Ends and Means




PART ONE
The Use of the Battle
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Why should I care what a mutinous mob has to say? Why should I care what you have to say?”
Sergeant Ethan Stark, acting commander of the rebellious American military forces on the
Moon, held his temper with an effort. “General, you command the enemy forces occupying
part of the lunar surface outside our perimeter. I command the units defending the American
Colony. We’re not a mob. I am attempting to—”

“If you wish to surrender, I would entertain the possibility.”

“We won’t surrender. Not to you. Not to anybody. You’ve agreed to let the part of the
Moon’s surface under your direct control be used as a staging area for supplies and
ammunition to be used against us. We can’t permit that.”

“You threaten me? You actually dare to threaten me?”

“I’m just telling you we won’t allow preparations for an attack against us to proceed
without taking action.”