Smith, Michael
Codebreakers and Spies
- ISBN 13:
- 9780233006024
- author:
- Smith, Michael
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Andre Deutsch Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 24.3 x 19.1 centimetres (0.79 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The story of Britain's intelligence operatives during World War II is one of remarkable bravery and ingenuity. The work of codebreakers at Bletchley Park, who cracked the German Enigma cipher, significantly shortened the war, saving countless lives. Meanwhile, the Double Cross system ensured the success of the D-Day landings by feeding false information to German agents. Beyond these famous operations, intelligence services employed unconventional methods to retrieve vital information and rescue Allied aircrew from Nazi-occupied Europe. This book tells the compelling story of how MI6 turned a series of setbacks into triumph, revealing new details about these remarkable operations. Intelligence historian Michael Smith recounts the daring lives of the heroes who risked everything for victory. The result is a thrilling narrative that sheds new light on a pivotal period in history, highlighting the courage and resourcefulness of those who played a crucial role in the Allies' ultimate success.
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