Hemming, Henry
Our Man in New York: The British Plot to Bring America into the Second World War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787474840
- author:
- Hemming, Henry
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Quercus Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The British Plot to Bring America Into the Second World War is a gripping and insightful work of history that reveals a previously unknown chapter in the story of World War II espionage. Henry Hemming masterfully weaves together a narrative of intrigue, using hitherto private and classified documents to tell the true story behind William Stephenson's extraordinary influence campaign. Stephenson, code-named "our man in New York", was tasked with manipulating American public opinion and bringing the US into the conflict. Despite initial resistance from just 14% of the population, his efforts eventually paid off, changing the course of the war. This book sheds new light on a pivotal moment in history, exposing the truth behind claims that Britain was secretly flooding the American media with "fake news" and infiltrating pressure groups. Through Stephenson's story, Hemming offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of wartime espionage, revealing the complexities and contradictions of this remarkable individual.
Related Products
Related Products
British Posters of the Second World War
Slocombe, Richard
Fighting the People's War: The British and Commonwealth Armies and the Second World War (Armies of the Second World War)
Fennell, Jonathan
British Armour and Recce in the Second World War
Rinaldi, Richard A.
British Airfields of the Second World War (Shire Library)
Hadaway, Stuart
Bring Me The Arse Of Saddam: A true story of an SAS man at war with the British Establishment
Ely, Nigel