The Invasion

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The Invasion

by William Le Queux

EN·~10 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total

E-text prepared by Moti Ben-Ari

0:28

PREFACE.

6:52

THE INVASION. - BOOK I. - THE ATTACK. - CHAPTER I. - THE SURPRISE.

23:43

CHAPTER II. - EFFECT IN THE CITY.

9:16

PROCLAMATION. - WE, GENERAL COMMANDING THE 3rd GERMAN ARMY,

6:42

CHAPTER III. - NEWS OF THE ENEMY.

22:27

PROCLAMATION. - CITIZENS OF LONDON.

1:31

CHAPTER IV. - A PROPHECY FULFILLED.

14:59

CHAPTER V. - STATE OF SIEGE DECLARED.

18:11

NOTICE. - TO ALL GERMAN SUBJECTS RESIDENT IN ENGLAND.

3:31
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Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (582K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 18, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Le Queux

William Le Queux

1864–1927

A prolific journalist, traveler, and pioneer of spy fiction, he turned fears of invasion and international intrigue into bestselling thrillers. His adventurous life—spanning war reporting, diplomacy, aviation, and early wireless broadcasting—was almost as dramatic as his novels.

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