Novels like The Pacific War: The Rise of a Soldier
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- 1 Armored Storm: The Game of 1941 装甲风暴：1941的博弈 [Historical what-if, reborn, transmigrate, Germany in World War II] Not an attempt to whitewash the Nazis. No System, no invincibility, no racial discrimination. When someone reborn meets someone who has transmigrated, the gears of the Third Reich begin to crack. When blitzkrieg collides with the winter remembered from the past, the gears of the Eastern Front begin to shatter. She is the youngest daughter of Field Marshal Hindenburg, born amid the ruins of Weimar Germany with memories from the 2 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Fearless Sea Soul 1914 无畏海魂1914 Amid the dusk of Jutland, a dreadnought battle line stretching for more than ten kilometers extends across the boundless sea. The horizon, set alight by flashes and thunderous blasts, has become a sight for the ages. A strange twist of fate sends the young Li Wei back through time. In 1896, he takes over the body of the Kaiser's sixth son and sails into a whole new world, composing a magnificent, sweeping saga. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Destruction of Kursk 绞杀库尔斯克 The Battle of Kursk was the largest tank battle of World War II and a turning point in the Soviet-German War. Nearly 8,000 tanks were committed by both sides, and both suffered heavy losses. In the end, the battle concluded with a Soviet victory. This book sketches the vast battlefield at Kursk in broad strokes, delves into the characters’ inner lives, reveals their personalities through dialogue, and recounts the brutal fighting in cinematic scenes. 352Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 4 I'm Crazy: The Skull Division's Ace Tiger 我有神经病：髑髅师的王牌精英虎 I was drunk. I tried to push open the bathroom door, but it wouldn’t budge. I pushed again and somehow went right through. Turns out the door wasn’t broken. I’d been wrestling with the window. The female lead isn’t a saintly pushover. That’s important, and she gets things done. I fell on the floor. I’m so tired, I’ll just sleep. The whole thing is mainly about passion. I woke up. Why am I in a psychiatric hospital? Am I crazy? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Battle of the Somme: The Ghosts of the First World War 索姆河战役：第一次世界大战的幽灵 The Battle of the Somme offers a detailed account of this major World War I campaign, examining everything from the terrain and forces on both sides to their commanders, weapons, deployments, marches, and engagements. Drawing on the most comprehensive historical sources available, the author strives to present a complete picture of the extraordinarily brutal battle, which resulted in a million casualties. Unlike many dry and difficult military histories, this book has a strong literary quality. 82Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 6 Another World's Continent: Starting as a Failed Candidate 异世大陆：从落榜开始 What terrifying thing happens when an art student fails to get into college? Zhang Yang: I’ll tell you. Wherever my sword points becomes imperial territory. Let those despicable invaders pay the price! 5Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 7 Germany's Unrestricted Submarine Warfare 德国无限制潜艇战 Set against the backdrop of Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare from March 1917 to August 1918, this book focuses on the important role played by the U.S. Navy as the German navy tried to blockade British ports and force Britain out of the war. It reveals the naval operations of European nations and the United States in the later stages of World War I, as well as the tangled interests between them. The book offers a detailed account of the naval strategies employed by Germany, Britain, the 46Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 8 A Game That Returns to World War II 游戏重回二战 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. The story centers on the weapons, equipment, military forces, and figures of World War II. I’m only a casual enthusiast of weapons and equipment, so if I get any technical terms wrong, I’m open to criticism. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Eastern Front: The Coldest Winter 东线：最寒冷的冬天 A sweeping war epic of the Eastern Front, where a transmigrator experiences one classic battle after another. The clashes between massive German and Soviet forces reveal the unique allure of wartime history. 1.7kReads—Score14714d adds
- 10 I Can Return to World War II at Any Time 我能随时回到二战 Transmigration story Collection-focused story Collect every weapon and piece of ammunition you come across. The goal is ambitious, and the road is winding. Keep at it, young man! 45Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 11 Back to World War I: Dominating the Military Industry 重返一战：制霸军工时代 [Feel-good, passionate, military industry, technology] Bai Jiangshan obtains a key that lets him travel between two radically different eras! Polished digital machine tools, terrifying modern weapons, and miraculous medicine: this is 2023. War and fear are everywhere: this is 1914. Return to the past and use modern technology to create more “harmonious” weapons, bringing the family arms factory back to life! 7Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 12 Yesterday Is Today's Past 昨天是今天的过往 Europe is ablaze with war. Here, devastating barrages of fire rain down, while infantry assaults leave the air thick with tension. Elite Tiger tanks rule the battlefield. The indestructible King Tiger stands proudly above all. There are swords that cut through everything, and blood and tears reminiscent of the Third Reich in our dreams. All you need to do is unleash your passion and feel the cruelty of war, while keeping your eyes wide open to cherish the hard-won peace. 16Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 13 The Ruins on the Mountain Peak 山巅之墟 The city atop the mountain fell. From its ruins, new demons rose, proclaiming themselves the beacon of civilization. Without hesitation, they declared war on all of humanity, seeking to reshape the world according to their will and bring history to an end. Faced with an enemy that seemed impossible to defeat, the world’s most tenacious army would launch a series of counterattacks and turn the fate of all humanity around. 454Reads7.4Score10614d adds
- 14 A Teacher Sent to the Countryside from the Start, I Flatten Northern Myanmar with a Hundred Thousand Troops 开局支教老师，十万军队荡平缅北 (By Chapter 30 or so, this story has already left the teaching path behind. Everyone, leave your brains with me and don't let them wander off.) As a teacher sent to a remote area, and a System owner to boot, all I originally had to do was educate students and help them succeed to earn rewards. I thought this was all it would take for me to reach the pinnacle of life and marry a rich, beautiful woman. “Your student scored 100 on the exam. Congratulations, Host, you've earned 100,000 yuan.” “Your 2Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 15 Eyewitness to World War II: Bloodbath on the Eastern Front 二战亲历记之浴血东线 A down-on-his-luck modern man dies unexpectedly and transmigrates to the World War II battlefield between the Soviet Union and Germany, where the fighting rages without end. To survive and complete his mission, he goes through the major battles of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, eventually achieving his goal. He experiences every kind of emotion, from passion and brotherhood to coldness and numbness. There is no showing off or face-slapping, and no romantic entanglements. The story simpl 19Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 16 The Third Reich in Power 当权的第三帝国 What was Nazi Germany like in peacetime? When the Nazi Party first came to power, no one thought it would unleash another devastating war. In just six short years, it implemented a series of iron-fisted policies: crushing political movements, overhauling the job market, stimulating economic recovery, bringing civic organizations into line, and forging a national community. As Germans adjusted to the rapid changes brought by the new order, basking in the illusion of prosperity and stability, they 72Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 17 Echoes of the Pacific 太平洋的回声 While researching historical records related to the Pacific War, historian John Mitchell unexpectedly transmigrates to 1941 and becomes Frank Jack Fletcher, a famous admiral in the United States Navy. John tries to shape the future of the Pacific theater through his proposals and decisions. This story aims for gritty realism and follows the fleet all the way from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay. Complete. Check the final chapter for the author’s new book. 496Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 18 Reborn in 2027: Germany’s Rise 重生2027之德国崛起 Back in Germany in 1929, Lu Fan takes office as chancellor and faces a dire situation. At home, he brings the economic crisis to an end, builds up agriculture, industry, and technology, and amasses national strength. Abroad, he tears up the Treaty of Versailles, forges alliances and counteralliances to reshape the global chessboard, and uses an iron fist to rewrite Germany’s fate and establish a whole new world order. 194Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Rise of the German Cat 汉斯猫的崛起 A young man from the modern era transmigrates back to the turbulent period of the World Wars, becoming a powerful figure of that age. But this time, things are different. Armed with an unprecedented System and his memories, he is determined to change the course of history at its roots and lead the world toward a completely different future of nuclear peace and prosperity. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Mad Colonel? No, I Predicted the Entire Second World War 疯子上校？不，我预判了整个二战 Hua Yun had only stayed up all night playing Hearts of Iron. When he opened his eyes again, he was stunned! “How did I end up in World War II?!” “Hua Yun, analyze France for me.” “Mein Fuhrer! Look at the map! The French have thirty divisions and could steamroll Berlin in three days! They didn't come this time? That's because they dropped the ball! We might not be so lucky next time!” Hitler: ... (Actually, that kind of makes sense?) Heydrich of the SS stares at him. “Your predictions are as pre 353Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Blood Guard of Stalingrad 血守斯大林格勒 The Battle of Stalingrad went down in history for its savage street fighting. One of the bloodiest battles in modern military history, it marked a turning point on the Eastern Front of World War II. Blood at Stalingrad is divided into seven chapters, with brutal combat raging from the first chapter to the last. Every chapter is thick with smoke and reeking of blood. Names like Zhukov, Chuikov, Manstein, and Paulus will show you what iron and blood, honor and death truly mean. 395Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 22 The Storm of World War II 二战风云 The book is divided into twelve chapters: Decision-Making Behind the Scenes, The Flames of War, Turmoil on the Azure Sea, Mysteries in the Skies, Traces of Special Operations, Shadows in the World of Spies, The Riddle of the Incident, Revealing the Archives, Exploring the Lives of Notable Figures, The Deaths of Famous Generals, Unsolved Historical Cases, and Unraveling the Mysteries of Weapons. It contains many fascinating historical details, along with the intriguing backgrounds, fates, and leg 51Reads9.4Score714d adds
- 23 War of Resistance: I Emptied the Entire Third Reich 抗战：我搬空了整个第三帝国 [Parallel World, Passionate War of Resistance, Hardcore Military Industry] In 1937, the Battle of Shanghai began, and the meat grinder roared to life. Facing the invaders’ battleships and cannons, seven hundred thousand soldiers of Daxia fought for every inch of ground with their flesh and blood. Zhou Huai’an transmigrated into this world, and faced with this brutal battle for his nation’s survival, he refused to retreat. Using an elite German heavy-armored force brought back through a rift in t 47Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 24 Commander of the Lexington Fleet 列克星敦号舰队指挥官 On one particular timeline, as the Pacific War began, nearly the entire U.S. Navy's fleet of capital ships was wiped out. Richard, a descendant of legendary naval commander George Dewey, was entrusted with command of a carrier task force in the midst of the crisis… 479Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 25 A Steel-Strong Russia, and You Call It Flabby? 铁打的俄国，你说是虚胖？ I am the legitimate son of one of the Russian Empire’s most powerful aristocratic families. In my previous life, I watched the First World War erupt, the Romanov dynasty fall, and my homeland collapse, until I met a tragic end. Fortune gave me another chance before the war. Armed with memories of the future, I cut through the corruption and chaos at court, reformed the country’s ills, and put the army in order. I plan carefully at every turn, doing everything I can to avert disaster, save Rus 22Reads—Score11814d adds
- 26 Another Possibility for Germany 德意志的另一种可能 205Reads6.6Score30614d adds
- 27 I Failed the College Entrance Exam, Transmigrated to 1931, and Launched a Blitz on Tokyo 高考落榜穿越1931闪击东倞 (The beginning is a little rough, but it gets better. From then on, he beats everyone he meets. There’s no female lead. Later, Hitler becomes his subordinate, and they take on the American Empire.) Art student Ye Daofu fails the college entrance exam... 605Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 28 Flowers by the Grave 坟墓边的花朵 (Ah, this book borrows a little from other stories, so some parts may seem familiar.) (Ensemble cast. No marrying, no yuri for Emilia. The viewpoint shifts, possibly from the Soviet side to the German side, with “…” marking the changes. A quick note: most of the characters are either crazy or completely unhinged. A few are more normal, but don't treat most of them as normal people. The story mainly follows four transmigrators and two locals. Lao Ai is half a transmigrator, with some memories of 24Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Age of Sea Power 海权时代 Coming toward you is this world's: Strongest maritime power! True empire on which the sun never sets! Blue Star's world police! The beacon of justice for the world! An essential cornerstone of world peace! A vital pillar of stability! Being a dog for Longhan is the greatest honor, woof! 40Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 30 A Fight for Survival Amid the Flames of World War II 炮火连天二战求生之路 This is not a power fantasy. If that bothers you, don’t read it! (This book absolutely does not promote Nazi ideology or have any other such intent. Please don’t misinterpret it!) Christel Hoffman, a junior officer in the German Empire, is swept along against his will on the runaway train of war. Luckily, he gets a new mind, straightens out his thinking, and works hard to rise through the ranks, his career taking off like a raging fire. If he doesn’t work hard, he’ll end up as cannon fodder. I w 6Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 31 Starting with the First Sino-Japanese War, I Slay Enemies and Loot Gear 从甲午开始杀敌爆装 Yang Xingfei is a disgruntled young man of the new century, still troubled by the suffering his compatriots endured throughout history. One day, while playing a Chinese-made resistance war game, he falls asleep. When he wakes, he finds himself in the era of the First Sino-Japanese War, and begins a journey through time. First stop: the Jiawu year at the end of the nineteenth century. He arrives at Huayuankou in Zhuanghe Hall, Liaodong, just as more than twenty thousand Japanese troops land and i 24Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 32 Reborn as a Line Infantryman in World War II 重生二战填线散兵 Reborn as a German infantryman sent to plug gaps in the line, Wills struggles to survive amid the deadly symphony of BM-13 rockets. From the thunder of Tiger tank 88 mm guns to the lethal threat of the PTRD-41 anti-tank rifle, he has to hack out a path to survival in the permafrost with a frostbitten entrenching shovel. When flares bleach the night white, he finally understands that war has no heroes, only survivors. The zombies are merely the failed by-product of Group 935's research. The tele 13Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 33 William: The Rise of an Empire 威廉：帝国的崛起 When the Stukas' shrill cries tear through the sky, when the shadow of the wolf packs swallows the ocean, when torrents of steel roll across frozen earth... the balance of war has already tipped. But this is not the end. They have yet to witness the true emperor. “Let's do it.” When Caesar softly utters those three words, I would cast aside every faith and prostrate myself at his feet, following him into hell. The imperial war machine rolls ever onward. Other than God, I can think of no one who 30Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 34 The Cold War Wolf 冷战之狼 Dunn woke up one day to find he had transmigrated to the Pacific theater of World War II, becoming a low-ranking American officer named Dunn Bartomani. Luckily, it was 1945, and Japan would surrender before long. Dunn also became part of the U.S. occupation forces in Japan. In postwar Tokyo, lying in ruins, he would occasionally look after Japanese widows and show concern for their living conditions. When he was in a bad mood, he would drive recklessly through Tokyo’s streets, and if he was luck 589Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 35 The Third Reich’s Spearhead 第三帝国的兵锋 Gu He, a fake military-history buff, is kidnapped and taken to a strange space. The System inside orders him to command the Third Reich’s elite troops and whip the Japanese devils into shape. You want to ravage our Nandu? Dream on! Fine! I’ll use a Tiger tank to punch through your tiny little tanks. You say your Zero fighter is impressive? Sure, sure. How about I take the world’s first jet fighter out for a spin with you? Satisfied? Need elite paratroopers? The Green Devils are here to take your 147Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 36 A German Regimental Commander's System-Fueled Comeback in 1945 1945德军团长的系统逆袭 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 37 Late Qing: I’ll Make the Great Powers Kneel and Sing ‘We Conquer’! 晚清：我让列强跪着唱征服！ No harem, no clichés, no invincibility, no System. Enter at your own risk. After transmigrating to a parallel world in the late Qing Dynasty, Liu Haoran had hoped to live quietly as a landlord’s young master. Instead, he was forced to become the face of an industrial powerhouse! After overcoming one obstacle after another, he looked back on the road he had traveled and couldn’t help but marvel: “Turns out I’m the foreign power!” Empress Dowager Cixi (trembling): “This Liu Haoran... Is he plannin 12Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 38 The Complete History of World War I and World War II 一战战史二战战史大全集 The early 20th century was a turbulent and uneasy time. Since the rise of industrial civilization, represented by machines and great cities, the major colonial powers and their interest groups had begun a new worldwide struggle for dominance. The old colonial empires of Britain, France, and Russia clashed with rising powers such as Germany, Japan, and the United States over resources and colonies, creating irreconcilable conflicts. At the same time, recurring economic crises in capitalist countr 11Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 39 Steel Storm: Eagle of the Far East 钢铁风暴：远东之鹰 This is an alternate-history story. Please do not conflate it with reality. It contains no politics and depicts war purely for its own sake. In 1947, the German Empire, which dominated continental Europe, turned its armies eastward. A massive expeditionary force transmigrated across Siberia to aid the Long Kingdom, which was on the verge of collapse. Hans Meyer, a new recruit in the SS, will follow his older brother, Colonel Otto, into this burning Eastern battlefield. They will face the Sakura —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Reborn as the Head of the Empire 重生之我是帝国元首 These are the worst of times. Europe is in decline, surrounded by powerful rivals. They are also the best of times. A soul from the future has infused Germany anew with the genes of iron and fire. Adrian rises from the ruins of Versailles, sword in hand amid the chaos of Weimar. He replaces Germany's madness with the Revival Party and reshapes warfare with even more powerful armored formations. This time, Germany will not be trapped fighting on multiple fronts. The old powers crumble before him, 581Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 41 Cuosen II: Spring in Berlin 措森II：柏林之春 After stabilizing the Spree-Nies-Oder front, the mysterious “Witte” makes his move. He turns out to be a traitor in our midst! With infighting over power on the inside and powerful enemies closing in from outside, a campaign to suppress the chaos must be launched: codenamed “Vulture.” Yet the higher-ups obstruct it at every turn. Those in charge are blind to the situation, just as Gareth said while watching the Oder River on April 29: “We really should have arrested that old bastard. He’s a comp 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 An Alternate World War II: The Night Watcher 架空二战：守夜人 (World War II + no System + alternate world + history + a touch of angst) (Told in a documentary style, so it may be a slow burn) Also known as: Bloodshed: Fighting Through World War II What would happen if the world’s technology developed along a different path, and the global situation changed dramatically, even though everything still took place during the same war? Suppose America were divided into North and South, Britain changed its political system and led the world, its colonies became c 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 A Cruiser from the Start, but It's 1914 开局一艘巡洋舰，但是1914 “System binding in progress.” “Congratulations, Host. You have received the starter gift pack: a St. Louis-class cruiser.” Lin Man gazed at the beautiful warship before him and, still unable to believe it, asked again, “What year is it? And where am I?” “1914 AD. Jaluit Atoll, Marshall Islands, German New Guinea.” 494Reads6.5Score14214d adds
- 44 Rifts in Time and Space: Before Berlin Awoke 时空裂隙：柏林尚未苏醒之时 Arthur is born into an era when the Nazis rule the world. To save all of humanity, he has no choice but to transmigrate back to 1918 and find a way to defeat the Nazis! Watch as Arthur leads Britain through the Roaring Twenties, builds an Imperial Federation, and makes Britain great again! 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Reborn: Starting with the British Expeditionary Force 重生之从英国远征军开始 Li Bing is reborn in Britain in 1936, as German troops move into the demilitarized Rhineland. On Churchill's recommendation, he joins the British Expeditionary Force. When World War II breaks out, the cabinet sends the force to support France in its fight against Germany! Follow Li Bing as he writes a glorious military saga at Dunkirk, El Alamein, Stalingrad, and beyond! This story is partly fictionalized! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Striving in Another World 奋斗在异世界 (The tags were wrong, sorry) Our cause is just! It belongs to the people! It is scientific! We are the hope of the future! We are invincible! One for all, all for the revolution! Comrades! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Peerless God of War in the War Against Japan 抗日之绝代战神 Every inch of land is soaked in blood; a hundred thousand young men make a hundred thousand soldiers! Special forces soldier Xu Lichun accidentally transmigrates to Republican-era China and becomes a member of the Huai Gang, making a living at a wharf outside Nanjing. Watch as he rises from a low-ranking gang member, step by step taking over the Huai Gang, the Green Gang, and the Hongmen, fighting warlords and battling the Japanese invaders... 522Reads5.7Score10014d adds
- 48 Back to 1941: The Burning Eastern Front 重返1941：燃烧的东线 After transmigrating to the Western Front on June 22, 1941, Li Bing becomes a Red Army supply depot chief. Faced with the German steel tide and a front line on the verge of collapse, he knows that his chaotic warehouse and the reinforcements who have just arrived may be the last hope of holding the line. He has no tanks, no reinforcements, and not even much knowledge of history. But an order from headquarters leaves him at a loss: "Reinforce the frontline fortress! Me?" Li Bing points at himself 10.6kReads8.9Score84014d adds
- 49 1944: The Third Reich's Bloody Dawn 1944第三帝国的血色黎明 In 1944, Germany is in dire straits, its empire on the verge of collapse and defeat seemingly inevitable. But its generals discover a glimmer of hope. Can Germany defy fate and turn things around? 1.6kReads—Score11514d adds
- 50 The Empire Falls? Or Rises? 帝国陨落？崛起？ By chance, I caught a glimpse of another world. There, the empire had succeeded, but it also faced even greater problems: the betrayal of its allies and the creation of a new world order. What path should the empire take? 5Reads—Score—14d adds
