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by James Burrows (Author)
Fact-packed World War II book for teens & also adults - a must read!
60+ photographs to bring the stories to life!
Step into the shadowy world of the Secret Operations of World War II, where battles weren't just fought on the front lines but also through deception, espionage, and undercover heroics. From fake armies to spies who risked everything to outwit the Nazis, these 21 secret operations tell the untold side of the war: bold, brilliant, and sometimes utterly audacious.
Each operation reveals a fascinating mix of creativity, courage, and determination that shaped the war's outcome. We'll discover:
- The genius behind Operation Fortitude, and the fake Allied army that deceived Hitler.
- The bravery of the Norwegian saboteurs of Operation Gunnerside, who struck a devastating blow to Germany's atomic ambitions.
- The high-stakes missions of the Dambusters, whose precision bombing crippled vital Nazi infrastructure.
- The cunning of Operation Mincemeat, the ultimate deception using a corpse and fake documents.
- America's recruitment of the brains behind Nazi technology in Operation Paperclip.
- The extraordinary tale of the Cockleshell Heroes in one of the most daring raids of WWII.
- The daring infiltration behind enemy lines of the SAS, to destroy German warplanes.
This is an adventure into the hidden war, where ordinary people became extraordinary heroes, using their wit and daring to change the course of history. It's a world of whispers and shadows, where victory wasn't just about firepower but the courage to dream big and risk everything.
DID YOU KNOW
- Winston Churchill was such a huge supporter of the SAS, his son, Randolph joined an SAS mission in May 1942!
- The inflatable tanks and trucks used in Operation Fortitude were so realistic that German reconnaissance planes reported them as genuine.
Strap on your helmet, tighten your boots, and find out all you can about the operations that changed history!
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Great for teenagers, but also children and kids of all ages - and even adults!
