Top Secret Tales of World War II
"A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."-Publishers Weekly
"Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone."-Kirkus Reviews
This war was fought by soldiers out of uniform. Stealth and ingenuity were their weapons. Victory was their only code of conduct.
In Top Secret Tales of World War II, noted military historian William Breuer documents espionage-in all its forms-as it evolved in the hands of both Allied and Axis agents of intelligence and counterintelligence. Here you'll find riveting tales of patriotism and treachery, subversion and sabotage, kidnappings and assassinations, and bribes and blackmailing-with frequently startling revelations about the secret wars behind both the battlefields and the headlines.
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Book details
- Author
- William Breuer
- Imprint
- Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 256
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- History › Wars & Conflicts › World War II
- Topics
- espionage · military intelligence · Allied and Axis powers · covert operations · military history · declassified secrets
- ISBN-13
- 9780471078401 (Paperback)9780471353829 (Hardcover)
About the author
WILLIAM B. BREUER was an American soldier, journalist, and military historian who authored more than 25 books, 14 of which were main selections of the Military Book Club. His books include The Great Raid on Cabanatuan.
Breuer’s book The Great Raid on Cabanatuan was adapted into the 2005 film The Great Raid.
Breuer volunteered for combat duty during World War II, landing with the first assault waves on D-Day in Normandy and fighting through five campaigns in the European Theatre, including the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he became publisher and owner of The Rolla Daily Herald before moving to Chicago in 1982 to pursue a full-time writing career. His military experience informed his specialization in World War II history.