Deceptions of World War II - Hardcover

Breuer, William B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471095907 ISBN 13: 9780471095903

Publisher: Trade Paper Press, 2002

Synopsis

Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer
""A first-class historian.""
-The Wall Street Journal
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
Daring Missions of World War II
"" The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories.""
-Albuquerque Journal
Secret Weapons of World War II
""Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out.""
-Publishers Weekly

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Book Description

Much has been written about the great battles and courageous acts of World War II; not so about the schemes and ruses of cloak-and-dagger agencies operating at the time. In this book, the author presents more than eighty little-known tales of illusions, masquerades and fakery that were often decisive factors, providing advantages that could mean the difference between victory or defeat.

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DECEPTIONS OF WORLD WAR II

While much has been written about the great battles and courageous acts of conventional fighting in World War II, some of the more unconventional but no less risky schemes and ruses of cloak-and-dagger agencies and military commanders have mostly eluded the spotlight.

Now, in Deceptions of World War II, noted military historian and author William Breuer presents more than eighty little-known tales of illusions, masquerades, and fakery that were often decisive factors, providing an advantage that could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Painstakingly researched and collected from personal interviews, official archives, and declassified documents, these fresh, fast-paced accounts take you directly into the minds of the men and women who misled their enemy, uncovered military secrets, and furthered their cause by any means possible: stealing Hitler’s secret weapon . . . "smuggling" ships to England . . . financing an FBI coup . . . impersonating a submarine fleet . . . unmasking German spies . . . even sending Nazis into the White House.

From Nazi Germany on the march to the Allies’ road to victory, you’ll marvel at the actions of:

• Ladislas Farago, who was formally classified as insane and yet on active duty in the U.S. Navy, operating as a secret agent
• The nine Germans who "captured" Belgrade by means of a bold bluff
• London’s devious "Shadow Warrior, " who invented rumors to throw Germany off its guard and drive a wedge between the Nazi leaders and the military
• The Oslo Gang, whose mind-boggling exploits helped to convict Norwegian traitors and German war criminals soon after the liberation
• Greta Garbo, the world-famous Swedish actress who worked undercover for the British and reported on Nazi sympathizers

Writing in an engaging, dramatic style, Breuer is once again at the top of his form, uncovering nuggets of espionage that will enthrall World War II buffs hungry for new stories of the war as well as anyone interested in compelling tales of history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0471095907
• ISBN 13: 9780471095903
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 242