You know, I read a lot of these, and sometimes the 'epic war' gets lost in endless tactical descriptions. A series that balanced scale with heart for me was 'The Last Human' by Zack Jordan. It's about the last human in a universe where humanity is considered a mythic monster. The 'war' is more of a personal rebellion against the entire galactic order, but the consequences become universe-shaking. The world-building is insane, and the climax involves factions from across the galaxy. It's funny, weird, and surprisingly emotional.
You might want to filter by subgenre. 'Galactic Empire' is a great search term on KU. That'll pull up things like 'Dune' (often available), which is the ultimate war-for-spice political epic. Or newer stuff like 'The Immortal World' series, which often involves wars between ancient galactic factions. Focusing on the 'empire' trope usually guarantees a large canvas and armies clashing over territory and ideology.
Don't forget the 'Undying Mercenaries' series by B.V. Larson. It's a bit pulpy, but the premise is humanity is a client species providing soldiers (who get revived when they die) for a galactic empire's endless wars. It's literally endless intergalactic wars from the grunt's perspective. The scale is huge, the aliens are varied, and it's pure, unadulterated military sci-fi action. It's like a popcorn movie series in book form.
Here's a thought: some of the best 'war' storytelling is in fanfiction. There are incredible 'Star Wars' or 'Mass Effect' novel-length fics on sites like AO3 that focus on the Clone Wars or the Reaper War, often with deeper character work than some published novels. Obviously not on KU, but if you're hungry for a specific type of epic conflict in an established universe, it's a treasure trove. The passion of those writers can be incredible.
I find myself caring less about the scale and more about the cost. A book that gutted me was 'The Sparrow' by Mary Doria Russell. It's a first-contact story, not a war book. But the cultural and personal devastation that follows is more harrowing than any described battle. The 'war' here is between worldviews. It's a different, profoundly human kind of epic tragedy. Not on KU often, but a necessary read for any sci-fi fan.
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