Generals Help Themselves

"Generals Help Themselves" by M. C. Pease is a science fiction story set in a future where humanity is locked in a fierce war between the Federation and the Combine of Jupiterian Satellite States. Commander Stanley Morgan unexpectedly finds himself in charge of Base Q, a critical command center in space, just as the Federation is nearing defeat following a terrible loss on Venus. Facing overwhelming odds and defying direct orders, Commander Morgan launches a risky preemptive strike, known as Plan K, using advanced technology and tactics. Through his bold leadership and strategic genius, Morgan manages to win a vital victory, reversing the Federation's fortunes and giving hope back to the people threatened by the Combine's tyranny.