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Synopsis
An insider's narrative of an intelligence officer's life during the invasion of Czechoslovakia and the Polish Campaign in 1939, and during the Special Operations Executive's hazardous attempt under the author's command to penetrate the Third Reich from 1943 to 1945. Includes b&w photos. Distributed by St. Martin's. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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About the Author
Peter Wilkinson commanded the SOE from 1943-45. He joined the British diplomatic service and served in Vienna, Washington, and Bonn and was Ambassador in Saigon and Vienna.
Review
""...well worth reading (and buying)...one of the very best accounts of SOE activities...""--John Wilson, The British Army Review
"". . . it is a thrilling, very personal account of SOE's undercover campaigns. . . ""--The Guards Magazine
""Makes compulsive reading. --The Times (London)
""The narrative is full of anecdotes and makes compelling reading."" --Contemporary Review
""This is a highly-worthwhile purchase."" --Journal of Military and Naval History
""Its polished style makes it highly readable."" --Contemporary British History
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- PublisherI.B.Tauris
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1860642055
- ISBN 13 9781860642050
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
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