Chapter 13 (p. 298)
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“Maybe we’ll get some use out of battleships in the next war after all.” He didn’t doubt there would be a next war; there would always be a next war.
— Harry Turtledove
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Source: Wikiquote: "Harry Turtledove" (Quotes, Southern Victory (1997-2007), The "Great War" Trilogy, The Great War: Breakthroughs (2000): All page numbers from the hardcover edition published by Del Rey, , first printing
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About Harry Turtledove
Harry Norman Turtledove (born 14 June 1949) is an American novelist, best known for his works in several genres, including that of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
About Harry Turtledove
Harry Norman Turtledove (born 14 June 1949) is an American novelist, best known for his works in several genres, including that of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.
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