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Double Cross : The True Story of The D-Day Spies

by Ben Macintyre
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Deceitful spies save thousands in D-Day victory.

Recommended for history buffs who appreciate audacious espionage. This book exposes the fascinating true story of the Double Cross System - a team of double agents who deceived the Nazis into believing that the Allied invasion force would attack Calais and Norway, not Normandy. The bravery, treachery, greed, and inspiration of these unconventional warriors is revealed in detail, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history and espionage.

  • Agatha Award Nominee for Best Nonfiction (2012)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Fact Crime (2013)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Double Cross : The True Story of The D-Day Spies

by Ben Macintyre
$13.01 Now $9.11 Save 30% more
ISBN: 9781408885413
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $19.87
Authors: Ben Macintyre
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Publication: 1787-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Historical, World War II, War, Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 12311 readers)

Description

Six real British spies (one dies), plus fake national network, divert Nazis from 6 June 1944 so 150K Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy sustain lower than expected casualties. Double Cross includes handsome brilliant director "Tar", colorful MI5 handlers, Nazi counterparts. The nucleus was Wodehouse Wooster imitator Jebsen, Serbian playboy Popov, boastful nationalistic Polish Czerniawski, bisexual party-girl Elvira, García with diploma in chicken farming and volatile Lily, nearly their downfall after losing her dog Babs. Includes index, 32 pages photos.
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Deceitful spies save thousands in D-Day victory.

Recommended for history buffs who appreciate audacious espionage. This book exposes the fascinating true story of the Double Cross System - a team of double agents who deceived the Nazis into believing that the Allied invasion force would attack Calais and Norway, not Normandy. The bravery, treachery, greed, and inspiration of these unconventional warriors is revealed in detail, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history and espionage.

  • Agatha Award Nominee for Best Nonfiction (2012)
  • Edgar Award Nominee for Best Fact Crime (2013)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.