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PREFACE.
THE INVASION. - BOOK I. - THE ATTACK. - CHAPTER I. - THE SURPRISE.
CHAPTER II. - EFFECT IN THE CITY.
PROCLAMATION. - WE, GENERAL COMMANDING THE 3rd GERMAN ARMY,
CHAPTER III. - NEWS OF THE ENEMY.
PROCLAMATION. - CITIZENS OF LONDON.
CHAPTER IV. - A PROPHECY FULFILLED.
CHAPTER V. - STATE OF SIEGE DECLARED.
NOTICE. - TO ALL GERMAN SUBJECTS RESIDENT IN ENGLAND.
In this hauntingly meticulous work, the author maps out a chilling scenario where England faces a sudden German invasion. Drawing on months of road travel across the country, he catalogues every railway line, coastal landing spot, and communication hub, turning the nation’s geography into a strategic chessboard. The narrative reads like a stark briefing, blending factual detail with urgent warning about the nation’s unpreparedness.
The text weaves together contemporary military opinions, secret consultations, and the author's own observations, creating a vivid picture of how an attack could unfold. While rooted in the strategic thinking of its era, the book remains a compelling study of defense gaps and the human cost of complacency. Listeners will find a sobering blend of analysis and storytelling that brings history’s “what‑if” to life.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (582K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-05-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1927
A master of early spy fiction, this prolific Anglo-French writer turned fears of invasion, secret agents, and international intrigue into page-turning popular novels. His stories helped shape the thriller long before the modern espionage genre found its familiar form.
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