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Undercover Tales of World War II

by William B. Breuer

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Critical acclaim for:
William B. Breuer
"A first-class historian."" --The Wall Street Journal
Vendetta!
"A wealth of insights."--Los Angeles Times Book Review
Unexplained Mysteries of World War II
"Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating." --Library Journal
Feuding Allies
"A valuable resource . highly recommended."--Booklist
A bloc of hard-core American Nazis carries out elaborate plans to sabotage war efforts and keep the United States neutral. A wily Japanese "tailor" single-handedly steals the secrets to the United States Gray Code. A French boy and his ""blind"" music teacher penetrate, in broad daylight, the German forbidden zone at Port-en-Bessein.
Just beneath the surface of the legendary events of World War II lurks a vast, shadowy, high-stakes realm of espionage and intelligence, where the most successful operations are the ones we've never heard about . until now. With his trademark blend of dynamic storytelling and meticulous detail, William Breuer reveals seventy clandestine operations that affected the course of the war. Vivid and fast-paced, this far-reaching treasury of vanishing spies, mysterious kidnappings, and bizarre subplots is a unique and riveting addition to the World War II literature.

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Book details

Author
William B. Breuer
Imprint
Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Published
Pages
256
Formats
Paperback, Hardcover
Subjects
History › Wars & Conflicts › World War II
Fiction › War & Military
Topics
espionage · military intelligence · Nazi sabotage · counterintelligence · Allied powers · wartime secrets · covert operations
ISBN-13
9780471379447 (Paperback)9781620456248 (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.

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