Smith, Stuart

Otto Skorzeny: The Devil's Disciple

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ISBN 13:: 9781472829450
author:: Smith, Stuart
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Osprey Publishing (UK)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 312
Dimensions:: 23.62 x 15.49 x 3.3 centimetres
Genre:: Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
Condition:: New
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Otto Skorzeny: The Devil's Disciple SS-Obersturmbannführer Otto Skorzeny became a legend in his own time, renowned for his audacious 1943 mission to extricate Mussolini from a mountain-top prison. His influence on special operations doctrine was far-reaching and long-lasting. Yet, behind the myth, a complex and often contradictory individual emerged. This book tells the story of Skorzeny's career and personality, from his radical student days to his bloody service on the Eastern Front, and his intriguing post-war career and mysterious fortune. Stuart Smith draws on years of in-depth research to uncover the truth about Skorzeny's life, revealing a man of both bravery and ego, who stole credit for others' achievements and hogged the limelight. This is a nuanced and balanced portrayal of a figure who continues to fascinate and provoke. Skorzeny's legacy extends beyond his own time, influencing the development of special operations doctrine. This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of his life, shedding new light on a figure who remains shrouded in myth and controversy.

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