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When the Sleepers Woke, by Arthur Leo Zagat
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Title: When the Sleepers Woke
Author: Arthur Leo Zagat
Release Date: July 5, 2009 [EBook #29322]
Language: English
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This etext was produced from Astounding Stories November 1932. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[Illustration: All his strength went into that trick.]
When the Sleepers Woke
By Arthur Leo Zagat
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[Sidenote: Only two small groups of people--enemies--survive the vast desolation of the Final War.]
"Prepare for battle!" The command crackled in Allan Dane's helmet. "Enemy approaching from southeast! Squadron commanders execute plan two!" Allan settled back in the seat of his one-man helicopter, his broad frame rendered even bulkier by the leather suit that incased it. He was tensed, but quiescent. Action would be first joined sixty miles away, and his own squadron was in reserve.
Over New York and its bay the American air fleet was in motion. Suddenly movement ceased, and the formation froze. Ten flyin