Countering Hitler's Spies: British Military Intelligence, 1940-1945 by Stephen W

Description: Countering Hitler's Spies by Stephen Wynn Operation Mincemeat. The German Abwehr. MI5. D-Day Normandy Landings. Executed German spies at Wandsworth Prison. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When the military aspect of the Second World War is discussed, especially regarding how the war was won, people tend to talk about, Winston Churchill, D-Day, Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Blitz, the Dam Busters, the Allied bombing of German cities, Montgomery and the North Africa campaign, etc. However, there is one aspect, rarely mentioned and never quite fully appreciated, which played a massive role in winning the war. The Double Cross system, operated by MI5, involved capturing German spies who had been sent to the United Kingdom and offering them the opportunity to become double agents and spy for the British against the Germans. Most agreed, although the alternative wasnt that pleasant: refusing to become a spy would have almost certainly resulted in death. Spies who worked for MI5, especially those who had initially worked for the Germans, carried out sterling work which resulted in the saving of thousands of Allied lives. The success of the D-Day landings at Normandy, for example, was in part due to the excellent work of a double agent, who helped convince Nazi Germany that the Allied invasion of Europe would take place across the English Channel, at Calais. One double agent was so good at what he did that Germany awarded him the Iron Cross, whilst Britain made him a Member of the British Empire (MBE). AUTHOR: Stephen is a retired police officer having served with Essex Police as a constable for thirty years between 1983 and 2013. He is married to Tanya and has two sons, Luke and Ross, and a daughter, Aimee. His sons served five tours of Afghanistan between 2008 and 2013 and both were injured. This led to the publication of his first book, "Two Sons in a Warzone - Afghanistan: The True Story of a Fathers Conflict", published in October 2010. Both Stephens grandfathers served in and survived the First World War, one with the Royal Irish Rifles, the other in the Mercantile Marine, whilst his father was a member of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during the Second World War. 32 b/w illustrations Author Biography Stephen is a retired police officer having served with Essex Police as a constable for thirty years between 1983 and 2013\. He is married to Tanya and has two sons, Luke and Ross, and a daughter, Aimee. His sons served five tours of Afghanistan between 2008 and 2013 and both were injured. This led to the publication of his first book, _Two Sons in a Warzone - Afghanistan: The True Story of a Fathers Conflict_, published in October 2010\. Both Stephens grandfathers served in and survived the First World War, one with the Royal Irish Rifles, the other in the Mercantile Marine, whilst his father was a member of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during the Second World War.When not writing Stephen can be found walking his three German Shepherd dogs with his wife Tanya at some unearthly time of the morning, when most normal people are still fast asleep. Review "...engrossingly lays out Germanys attempts to breach Fortress Britain and lay bare her secrets."-- "K9YA Telegraph""An absolutely riveting and impressively informative read from cover to cover..."-- "Midwest Book Review" Review Quote "An absolutely riveting and impressively informative read from cover to cover..." Feature Operation Mincemeat Details ISBN1526725525 Author Stephen Wynn Short Title Countering Hitlers Spies Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1526725525 ISBN-13 9781526725523 Format Hardcover Imprint Pen & Sword Military Subtitle British Military Intelligence, 1940-1945 Pages 192 DEWEY 940.548641 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2020-09-14 AU Release Date 2020-09-14 NZ Release Date 2020-09-14 UK Release Date 2020-09-14 Illustrations 32 black and white illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130932516;

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