A Damned Fine War by William Yenne (2004, Paperback)

I always wanted to see what would happen if the US and Soviet Union clashed after Hitler's defeat but I do not think this is the path the confrontation would have taken. Not enough tactical action. People who like this stuff read for the battle scenes. "Third Army pitching into the flank of 20th Guards Tank Army" leaves a a lot to be desired. And we heard almost nothing about a still active Japan in the Pacific. Finally, I do not forsee the US Army walking into Moscow unopposed in winter. If nothing else, all of the NKVD, Party loyalists and other remaining loyalists would have gathered there for a last stand.
On the other hand, Yenne did did a good job of capturing Patton's personality as well as that of Stalin's. And Truman was sketched out just the way I imagined him.
Good job on the characters but I wish there would ground action and some more stategic overviews.