Forced Move by Henry Lee

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Author Lee, Henry
Illustrator Barth, Ernest Kurt, 1929-2001
Title Forced Move
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Forced Move" by Henry Lee is a science fiction novella that was published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The story takes place during a time of interstellar conflict wherein humanity is engaged in a war against alien invaders. The narrative likely explores themes of sacrifice, strategy in warfare, and the interplay between human decision-making and computer algorithms which dictate military tactics. The plot follows Ruy, a theoretical mathematics officer, who makes a bold and dangerous move to take manual control of the decision-making process within his fleet's computer during an ongoing space battle. Believing that the reliance on computers has led to a stalemate, Ruy gambles his life by sacrificing his own ship to disrupt the enemy's strategy. As he orchestrates a series of 'forced moves,' he aims to exploit the computer's inability to account for human sacrifice in warfare, ultimately leading to victory. His actions initially result in the loss of many ships, but they also shift the balance of the battle as the enemy falls for the trap he sets, illustrating the critical role of human intuition and desperation in war against a backdrop of cold, calculated computation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject War stories
Subject Pentagon (Va.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 59309
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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