Novels like The Fallen Heroes Return Home
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- 51 The Edge of the Blade 兵锋天下 Every inch of our land is soaked in blood; for every hundred thousand soldiers, there are a hundred thousand sons. In uniform, I am a god of war. Once I take it off, they call me the Owl! 785Reads8.6Score11314d adds
- 52 From Ordinary to Legendary 从平凡走向传奇 Fu Bikang, a passionate young man of the modern era, can only watch anti-Japanese war dramas in helpless indignation. An accident sends his soul back to the bloody battlefield of 1937, where he becomes a dying soldier amid mountains of corpses. Just as despair takes hold, the Headshot the Enemy System awakens: killing enemies earns points, which can be exchanged for weapons, ammunition, skills, and even the power to turn the tide of battle! The armchair critic of yesterday becomes a lone wolf in 306Reads5.5Score10014d adds
- 53 The Warring States Pillar Project 战国支柱计划 In the first year of the Wanli era, Shen Chengyao, son of a Ming military family, was captured by Japanese pirates, carried across the sea, and enslaved in the frozen wastes of Hokkaido. At fifteen, his family was ruined, his homeland far away, and he was trapped in a doomed city. Hiyama had no provisions, enemies on every side, and its survival was uncertain from one day to the next. To stay alive, he married into the Lin family. As a son-in-law, he took charge of a desperate situation and, dra 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 War of Resistance: Ballistics Leave No Trace 抗战：弹道无痕 Resistance War: The Invisible Bullet A lone rifle and a talking donkey write an immortal legend behind enemy lines. Synopsis: Li Gousheng, an international shooting champion, accidentally transmigrates to the Taihang Mountains in 1938. There, he discovers that he has the memories of a modern sniper and a mysterious Enemy-Hunting System. Dressed in camouflage and armed with a Kar98k sniper rifle, he becomes the “Ghost Gunner” feared by the Japanese army. His companion is Qingyun, a gray donkey wh 441Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 55 1938: I Break Through the Encirclement with My Bangdi as a Blade 1938，我用梆笛为刃突出重围 [Strong Female Lead + Spy Thriller + Siblings Fighting to Survive + Love of Country and Family] March 1938, on the eve of the great search of Fengtian City. Three days before Su Wanqing’s sixteenth birthday, her mother presses a bangdi flute into her hands, while her father pushes her and her younger brother onto a mule cart headed out of the city. When a puppet policeman’s red nose presses against the cart curtain and a Japanese military policeman’s saber cleaves through the snow, the girl from 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 War of Resistance: One Man and His Dog Take on the Japanese 抗战：一人一狗打鬼子 Song Yicheng, a young hunter who only wanted a quiet, steady life, lost his wife and child to the Japanese soldiers at a stronghold. He picked up his hunting rifle and, with his puppy Bailang by his side, began a dangerous revenge mission as a lone man and his dog... His gambling-addict cousin Zhou Tianxi had turned over a new leaf and wanted to raise a force to fight the Japanese. But at Heifeng Pass, he ran into the handsome second-in-command of Baodu Stronghold, who robbed him and forced him 15.2kReads8.6Score1.2k14d adds
- 57 Clouds Over the Sea: Campaigns of a Mobile Task Force 海上的云：机动部队征战记 The destruction of the Z Fleet, the bombing of Darwin, the Battle of the Java Sea, the withdrawal of the British Far East Fleet from Asia, the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway... An introduction to the major naval battles of the Pacific theater in World War II. As for Pearl Harbor, let's skip it. Everyone knows that one. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 The Time Left Behind 被遗拾的时光 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! This is a period novel set close to real life, following three generations through different eras, from the War of Resistance Against Japan and the turmoil of the Chinese Civil War to the educated youth years and modern city life. It tells how they struggled against the tide of social change and forged different paths 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 Turbulent Times in the Great Tang: Guo Ziyi 大唐风云之郭子仪 Guo Ziyi’s Four-Dynasty Survival Guide In a command tent on a snowy night, 58-year-old Guo Ziyi takes on An Lushan’s 150,000 rebels with just 30,000 battered troops. He single-handedly props up the tottering Tang Dynasty, yet survives power struggles across four reigns to become a legend: a man whose achievements could overshadow his sovereign, yet never arouse his sovereign’s suspicion! Born into the Guo clan of Taiyuan and a top graduate of the military examinations, Guo Ziyi spends more than 891Reads6.5Score10214d adds
- 60 Pokemon: From Dunkirk to the Volga 精灵：从敦刻尔克到伏尔加河 [Europe-inspired map + A completely fictional world with no connection to reality + Western fantasy setting + Magic over technology + Elves driven to frenzy in battle + An inescapable world war] We are surrounded by powerful enemies, and our nation is on the verge of ruin. We can't go on like this! We need reform, we need industrialization, we need a strong military and a wealthy nation! We need more people! We need enough food! We need unity! We need vast living space! So that we can rise to th 1.9kReads8.2Score26814d adds
- 61 Nanjing, Nanjing: A Pain We Must Never Forget 南京南京：不能忘记的伤痛 The British journalist H. J. Timperley, who witnessed the Nanjing Massacre, wrote: “After the Japanese army occupied Nanjing, Japanese newspapers reported very little about it, or, one might say, almost nothing at all. A review of English-language newspapers published in Japan reveals no trace of the many atrocities committed by the Japanese army in Nanjing and other cities. Yet the Japanese press sought to portray Nanjing as a peaceful place.” He had compiled accounts of the Japanese army's atr 137Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 62 Red Alert: The War Years in a Parallel World 红色警戒之平行世界的战争年代 205 mm self-propelled artillery, Katyusha rocket launchers, aircraft carriers, bombers, Tiger tanks… The most advanced weapons and the strongest troops will give you a different perspective on combat. See the battle through the eyes of a military force fighting a war of resistance in another world. 309Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 63 Diao Bing Mantun 刁兵满囤 He crawled out of a cesspit, and nothing could kill him. The Japanese invaders’ lives were less durable than his manure fork. A farmer, an iron fork, and a blood-soaked path. No transmigration, no cheat powers. The Japanese killed his whole family, so he’ll make sure their line dies out. 212Reads—Score12414d adds
- 64 The Secret History of Manchuria, Part Two 满洲秘史（中部） [Bandits + Northeast China + War + Japanese spies + Manchukuo + Republican era + Romance + Collaborators] A woman's turbulent journey through a chaotic age, a blood-soaked epic of Northeast China. From bandit chieftain's wife to a secret pawn of the Japanese, she witnesses every secret behind Manchuria's birth, caught between love and hate, home and country… Manchurian Secret History, Part Two continues the first volume. Set against the real historical background of Northeast China from late 193 3.1kReads9.5Score44914d adds
- 65 The Secret History of Manchuria, Part One 满洲秘史（上部） [Bandits + Northeast China + Local life + War + Japanese spies + Manchukuo + Republican era + Romance] A woman's turbulent journey through a chaotic age, a blood-soaked epic of Northeast China. From bandit chieftain's wife to a secret pawn of the Japanese, she witnesses every secret behind Manchuria's birth, caught between love and hate, home and country… The story takes place in Northeast China in the early twentieth century, spanning the period from the Russo-Japanese War to the establishment 14.7kReads9.5Score1.6k14d adds
- 66 War of Resistance: Li's Tricks Turn Aid into a Million-Strong Army 抗战：咱老李坑援助坑成百万雄军 [Drawing Sword + Heroes from Across the Resistance War + Decisive and Ruthless + Extremely Satisfying] He transmigrates into the world of Drawing Sword, becoming Li Yunlong, the legendary master of scams, and activates the Hundredfold Aid Scam System. As long as he tricks someone into giving him aid, he’ll receive a multiplied refund from the System, and can even open treasure chests! As his strength grows, all sorts of incredible relatives of Old Li will make a dazzling entrance in western Shan 83Reads8.4Score10914d adds
- 67 A Theory of Modern Warfare 现代战争论 War is a matter of great importance to a nation. When a nation or an individual faces war, they must be fully prepared, with a flawless plan and sufficient military strength. 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 A Blood-and-Iron War of Resistance: I Build Guns and Cannons While Fighting 铁血抗战：老子边打仗边鼓捣枪炮 Chen Dayong, a blacksmith from the Dabie Mountains, takes up his hammer and joins the revolution. Through uprisings, the Long March, and bloody resistance against the Japanese, he fights fearlessly and distinguishes himself again and again, yet repeatedly lands in trouble. With his sheer courage, he hones himself from a lowly blacksmith into a battle-hardened regiment commander. A hero in the mold of Li Yunlong. No System, no cheats, no rebirth. 99Reads—Score15814d adds
- 69 The War God Rises in the War Against Japan 抗日之战神崛起 Amid the flames of war, smoke rises on every side, and the Chinese nation stands on the brink of ruin. Yuan Zhiwen, newly returned from his studies in Germany, is driven by a desire to serve his country. With a heart full of fervor, he fights the enemy and drives out the Japanese, eventually becoming a legendary god of war! 1.1kReads8.7Score10214d adds
- 70 Iron-Blooded Monster Slayer! First, I’ll Take Out a Female Ghost 铁血打鬼子！我先灭个女鬼子 Lin Feng, a retired special forces soldier, transmigrated to 1938, landing in none other than the Japanese commander’s wife’s bedroom. He cuckolded the commander, then fled to the countryside to organize resistance forces. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 A Tiger Swallowing Ten Thousand Miles: The Life of Liu Yu 气吞万里如虎：刘裕大传 In a turbulent age, heroes rose one after another, and Liu Yu, Emperor Wu of the Southern Song, was the most dazzling legend of the period from the late Eastern Jin to the early Southern Dynasties. Born into a humble family in Jingkou, he was driven by the bold spirit of a chaotic age. Armored and armed, he rode through war and upheaval, crushing Huan Xuan and suppressing Lu Xun, then destroying Southern Yan, Qiao Shu, and Later Qin. With iron resolve and strategic brilliance, he brought the cha 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Retreat to the Savage Mountain? I Activate the Strategic System! 撤退野人山？我激活战略系统！ Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Deep in the dense forests along the China-Myanmar border, everything was silent, save for the soft patter of water dripping from the treetops. Li Chenfeng lay motionless in the undergrowth. A drop of water landed on a leaf beside his face, splashing into his eye, but he didn't dare blink. His neck throbbed with pain. A leech squirmed happily against it, swollen with blood. The bushes in the distance swayed. Li Chenfeng glanced at Zhang Xiaoyu, tamped down his agitation, 80.3kReads7.4Score9.8k14d adds
- 73 The Real Story of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom 这才是太平天国 With humor, extensive knowledge, and original insights, this book presents the most detailed, informative, compelling, perceptive, distinctive, and realistic account of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It follows official historical records strictly, prioritizing accuracy and rigor. Logical analysis and comparisons across multiple sources are used to distinguish fact from fiction, with no fabrication or made-up claims to mislead readers. 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 74 Republican Era: An Abandoned Whampoa Cadet's Path to Generalship 民国：黄埔弃子的将官之路 [No System + Independent Development + German and American Equipment] Before the war, the transmigrator Bao Guowei launches land reform and is purged by the central government, then sent behind enemy lines to fight as a guerrilla. He should have died in a Japanese encirclement, but instead his forces keep growing stronger. No one knows where his supplies and equipment come from, or how his troops survive one Japanese sweep after another. Headline from the Central Council’s internal bulletin: “Gu 439Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 75 A Worried Minister of the Great Song 大宋忧臣 [Political Intrigue + Palace Scheming + High Martial Arts + Wild Imagination + Historical Ensemble] The Great Song: it’s hard to say you love it. The Liao and Jin bully it, and it can’t even beat Western Xia. Yet there’s no reason to laugh at it, either. The land is prosperous, the treasury brings in more than three times the revenue of the Tang, movable type printing sparks a revolution in knowledge, paper money reshapes financial history, and the bustling Qingming Festival scene along the rive 37Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 76 The Warlord at the End of the Sui Dynasty 隋末枭雄 [Warfare and conquest] + [Court intrigue] + [No System] + [No harem] + [Transmigration] The Sui has lost its prize, and the heroes of the land are vying for it. In the ninth year of Daye under the Sui, Yang Xuangan’s rebellion at Liyang is defeated, and he dies. His friend Li Mi flees alone, a fugitive with nowhere to turn. Shen Yan, a modern archaeology student, unexpectedly transmigrates his soul into the body of Li Mi, fleeing through the final years of the Sui Dynasty, fourteen hundred years 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 A Complete Record of the Three Great Campaigns 三大战役全记录 War has been a constant theme throughout human history. In every era and every country, it takes on a form unlike any seen before. The brief year from September 1948 to September 1949 was undoubtedly the period of most dramatic change on Chinese soil in more than a century. Victory in the three major campaigns of Liaoshen, Huaihai, and Pingjin destroyed the main forces on which the Kuomintang depended to maintain its rule, completely changing the country's course. In this war, the fates of great 3.6kReads9.7Score58614d adds
- 78 The Top War Criminal in Gongdelin 抗战功德林头等战犯 I transmigrated to 1890 as the son of a servant in the Chiang household. I was born under the Five-Star Red Flag, so how could I stand by and do nothing while the Japanese invaders attacked? You all say I rose through the ranks quickly, but I fought through the entire front line campaign. 72.8kReads7.6Score3.1k14d adds
- 79 War of Resistance: I Have Traits That Make Soldiers Stronger 抗战：我有词条让士兵变强 He transmigrates to the War of Resistance era and awakens a trait system that lets him modify his soldiers’ traits. He turns a ragtag group of puppet troops into soldiers who can rival elite forces and go toe-to-toe with entire Japanese divisions... 2.1kReads7.3Score10914d adds
- 80 I Went on a Rampage in the Late Tang Dynasty 我在晚唐杀疯了 Li Tao, a modern-day wage slave, accidentally transmigrates into the body of Li Ye, Emperor Zhaozong of Tang. Using every means at his disposal, he purges powerful eunuchs from the court and establishes a new army. Then he crushes Wang Jian, outmaneuvers Li Maozhen, intimidates Han Jian, corners Zhu Wen, and tramples Li Keyong. Amid the chaos, he restores order and brings the Tang dynasty back to greatness! 157Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 The Curse of Along the River During the Qingming Festival 清明上河图的诅咒 [Mystery + imaginative twists + mild horror + jaw-dropping reversal + true love was all part of the plan] An ancient painting sparks a deadly crisis! Jiang Feng’s friend gets him a job forging Along the River During the Qingming Festival, But rumor has it the painting is cursed, and fourteen artists who took the job have already died one after another! Still, this job pays three hundred thousand yuan! To save up for the bride price his girlfriend asked for, Jiang Feng takes the job anyway. From 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 82 Blood of the Land: Code of the Flames of War 山河血：烽火密码 In 1945, a Japanese military aircraft carrying a top-secret cipher machine crashes in the mountains of northern China. Liu Jiangong, a guerrilla commander; Shangguan Yufei, a female special envoy; and Lei Zifeng, a bandit chief, are three people with nothing in common, yet fate binds them together over a “black box.” They fight to seize, protect, and crack the secrets, going from distrust to fighting side by side, from a mountain stronghold to Tuancheng, and from a fake wedding to life-and-death 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 War of Resistance: Huo Yufeng's Iron-Blooded Military Spirit 抗日：霍御风之铁血军魂 This book tells the story of Huo Yufeng, a Nationalist Army officer fighting the Japanese on the front lines. He begins as a battalion commander in a German-equipped division on the Shanghai battlefield and fights all the way to victory in the War of Resistance. Though the protagonist has a special aura around him, he is still an ordinary man, gradually growing from a Nationalist Army battalion commander into a battle-hardened general who dominates North China. All readers are welcome to check i 1.7kReads6.5Score10114d adds
- 84 Returning to Ancient Times to Expand the Realm 回到古代开疆扩土 History + farming + transmigration + military + technological disparity, no System Ancient warfare. This is a terribly written mess of a novel, awkward to write and even more awkward to read. Ye Chen, a top student at an agricultural university, is struck by lightning and transmigrates to ancient times. He improves tools and crops. He uses his advantages to help villagers improve their lives. He applies military strategy in practical ways, continually advancing technology and productivity. He qu 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 Love of the Broken Blade 断刀情 War is a catastrophe. It destroys everything, including humanity and conscience. Yet war is also a furnace that remakes everything: not only willpower and faith, but humanity itself. And it is the stain of blood that makes all of this so precious. But in the face of war’s devastation and cruelty, we need the courage to break our blades. To break one’s blade is an attitude, a will and faith that can turn certain death into survival. Against a powerful enemy, we must never fear and always press fo 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 The Bizarre Murder at the Roadside Inn 大车店诡异命案 Bizarre murders, men and women in turbulent times, tangled love and hate, and the legend of the resistance. During the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, on the northern Manchurian frontier, stood a mountain called Big Butt Mountain. Two semicircular peaks joined together, and the locals were plainspoken: they named things exactly as they looked. For forty li in every direction, it was the only horse-cart inn around: the Big Butt Mountain Inn. Men and women shared the big northeastern kang beds 406Reads—Score10014d adds
- 87 A Shattered Paradise 破碎的天堂 [War + military + tragic ensemble cast + anti-war + serious tone + no System + no transmigration + alternate history] On the shores of the Baltic Sea lies the Grand Duchy of Orillia, hailed as “paradise on earth,” where sunshine, wealth, and peace have always reigned. But across the border, the ironclad nation of Regos has forged its hatred and will to survive into a blade, poised against this prosperous land. This is not a story about a hero. It is a shattered mirror, reflecting the image of ev 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 1911: Reviving China 1911：重振华夏 A military exercise accident sent Li Siming back to the late Qing dynasty... At that time, the great powers were eyeing China hungrily, while a terrifying financial storm was quietly brewing in Shanghai. With the world in turmoil, what kind of waves will the restless-by-nature Li Siming stir up? 139Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 89 When the Wind Rises, the Song Never Ends 风起尽长歌 An alternate history setting. No transmigration, no System, no golden finger, no one-man army. Military affairs take center stage as heroes vie for supremacy. This is a cruel age. From the windblown deserts beyond the frontier to the picturesque, rain-soaked lands south of the Yangtze, people praise the splendor of this great land. Yet it lies barren for thousands of miles, and its people struggle to survive. Everyone is swept up in the tide, rolling inexorably forward. Young men should ride swi 206Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 90 With Every Escape Route Cut Off, I Carry On Humanity's Torch 退路尽断，我为人类续薪火 In 2050, the Antarctic Heavenly Gate collapsed, leaving the Canglan Realm, billions of kilometers away, utterly isolated. A million-man expeditionary force was wiped out, and ten million immigrants wailed under the iron hooves of foreign races. As Blue Star's signal fell silent forever, and the word "humanity" became a curse cast aside, Li Mo opened his eyes amid a mountain of corpses. "Host's life is in critical danger. Warlord Overlord System activated." "Newcomer sign-in reward: Type 92 wheel 38Reads—Score114d adds
- 91 A Blood-Soaked Hero in the War of Resistance 抗战之浴血悍将 I’ve climbed mountains, crossed seas, and roamed the world in every direction. I’ve carried a gun and served in the army. I’ve never blinked while killing. My origins are a mystery, and my marksmanship is unmatched. I’ve never met my equal. Who am I? I’m Li Xuekun, the God of War who fights the Japanese invaders! I fought bloody battles in Nanjing, faced the enemy at Xuzhou, and led my troops to Wuhan, killing countless foes. Watch me fight for my country and help revitalize China! 66Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 92 Wandering in 1937 流浪在一九三七 A rare realistic War of Resistance novel on the Tomato platform. Its selling point is the absence of a golden finger, and its strengths are its harsh realism and emotionally compelling characters. However, the prose is rough early on, partly due to the author's writing ability and the platform's pacing. Best suited to readers who enjoy hard-hitting War of Resistance stories and don't mind a slow start. 4.4kReads8.7Score26514d adds
- 93 The Shen Clan 沈阀 Shen Yan awakens in the body of a young man, facing a disastrous start: no System, no mindless power fantasy, and no invincibility. There are political schemes to navigate. In the early stages, he uses modern knowledge, arranges a marriage alliance, and avenges his mother. In the middle stages, he enters the imperial court, builds up his power, and advances technology. Later, he unlocks the sulfur-based gunpowder technology tree and fights for dominion over the seas. His mighty ships and cannons 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Master of Intelligence in the War Against Japan 抗日之情报大师 I awoke from a study of modern military strategy with every detail of ten classic battles etched into my mind, only to find myself in an era engulfed by war. While everyone debated how to arrange the defensive lines, I spread out my annotated battle map. From beachhead defenses to urban street-fighting positions, every weakness I identified and every attack direction I predicted came true in the battles that followed. They began calling me “Chief of Staff.” The challenge before me was ten pivo 289Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 95 Starting in the Republic of China, I Apply to the First Whampoa Class, and I'm from Fenghua 民国开局报考黄埔一期我是奉化的 Republican-era setting + Whampoa Military Academy + conventional front lines + no System. Surname: Liu. Given name: Xin. Courtesy name: Huaqiang. Native of Xikou, Fenghua. A modern military enthusiast and expert has been reborn. Of course he has to make up for history's regrets! Charge! 20.9kReads—Score2.1k14d adds
- 96 Reinforcements Between Two Worlds: The Steel Tide of the War of Resistance 两界驰援：抗战之钢铁洪流 [System]+ [Combined Arms Brigade from the Start]+ [Wish-Fulfillment] By accident, he sends his father transmigrating to 1937. The protagonist turns in the Time-Space System and sends aid across time to support the war of resistance! Heavy tanks roll over the Japanese army, all kinds of rocket artillery bombard their positions, and logistics between the two worlds provide unlimited supplies. Our forebears traded flesh and blood for peace. Today, we use steel to defend our homeland! 4.2kReads8.3Score34514d adds
- 97 The Feast at Hongmen 楚汉鸿门宴 A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 98 Blank List 空白名单 Wuhan is occupied, and the situation is treacherous and unpredictable. A mysterious list has drawn intense attention from all sides. It came from a Chinese Communist Party member who vanished eleven years ago, and now every faction is locked in a fierce struggle over it. To obtain the list, our organization sends a top student to infiltrate the upper ranks of the puppet regime in Wuhan. His name is Xiao Muyang. He has received no training and has never carried out a mission. His spotless record 1.4kReads8.2Score19314d adds
- 99 Ordinary and Glorious 平凡与光荣 Though the nation has fallen, its mountains and rivers remain. An ordinary modern office worker unexpectedly transmigrates into a turbulent era. He is unremarkable, and his only advantage is knowing how history will unfold. He has no power to shape the tides of history, but watch as he does what he can to contribute to the victory that lies ahead. 923Reads8.0Score10914d adds
- 100 Regimental Commander: I Landed on the Anti-Japanese Battlefield in a Cannon Fodder Regiment 团长：来到抗日战场却身在炮灰团 What elite troops? I am the elite troops! This isn’t a System novel. If you don’t like it, think twice before reading. It’s a story about hard work. [Hardcore War of Resistance]+ [A wealth of historical facts]+ [Tough, patriotic men]+ [Wartime espionage behind enemy lines]+ [Important illustrations, so don’t argue with me] College student Su Yang unexpectedly transmigrated to a battlefield during the War of Resistance Against Japan. After enduring one hardship after another, he finally met Regim 2.8kReads8.7Score12514d adds
