Undercover Tales of World War II
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Over 70 behind-the-scenes tales of bribery, sabotage, and other clandestine operations from the Second World WarThe chronicles of World War II are filled with exotic tales of espionage, mysterious kidnappings, and bizarre subplots. Now, in the vivid, fast-paced tradition of Unexplained Mysteries of World War II, popular military historian Breuer has collected this exciting treasury of little-known events, including the Boston Red Sox catcher recruited to spy in Japan, the strange and influential "weather wars" of Greenland, Hitler's secret buzzbomb, and many more. All of the fascinating information was gleaned from official archives, interviews, declassified military reports, newspapers, magazines, and other sources.William B. Breuer (Cleveland, TN) is the author of twenty-six military history books, including The Great Raid on Cabanatuan, Feuding Allies, and MacArthur's Undercover War (all from Wiley). Ten of his books have been main selections of the Military Book Club.
Author: William B. Breuer
Format: Hardback, 256 pages, 162mm x 239mm, 574 g
Published: 1999, John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United States
Genre: Military History
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Over 70 behind-the-scenes tales of bribery, sabotage, and other clandestine operations from the Second World WarThe chronicles of World War II are filled with exotic tales of espionage, mysterious kidnappings, and bizarre subplots. Now, in the vivid, fast-paced tradition of Unexplained Mysteries of World War II, popular military historian Breuer has collected this exciting treasury of little-known events, including the Boston Red Sox catcher recruited to spy in Japan, the strange and influential "weather wars" of Greenland, Hitler's secret buzzbomb, and many more. All of the fascinating information was gleaned from official archives, interviews, declassified military reports, newspapers, magazines, and other sources.William B. Breuer (Cleveland, TN) is the author of twenty-six military history books, including The Great Raid on Cabanatuan, Feuding Allies, and MacArthur's Undercover War (all from Wiley). Ten of his books have been main selections of the Military Book Club.
Undercover Tales of World War II