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Double Cross: The True Story Of The Dday Spies,Used
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In His Celebrated Bestsellers Agent Zigzag And Operation Mincemeat, Ben Macintyre Told The Dazzling True Stories Of A Remarkable Wwii Double Agent And Of How The Allies Employed A Corpse To Fool The Nazis And Assure A Decisive Victory. In Double Cross, Macintyre Returns With The Untold Story Of The Grand Final Deception Of The War And Of The Extraordinary Spies Who Achieved It.On June 6, 1944, 150,000 Allied Troops Landed On The Beaches Of Normandy And Suffered An Astonishingly Low Rate Of Casualties. Dday Was A Stunning Military Accomplishment, But It Was Also A Masterpiece Of Trickery. Operation Fortitude, Which Protected And Enabled The Invasion, And The Double Cross System, Which Specialized In Turning German Spies Into Double Agents, Deceived The Nazis Into Believing That The Allies Would Attack At Calais And Norway Rather Than Normandy. It Was The Most Sophisticated And Successful Deception Operation Ever Carried Out, Ensuring That Hitler Kept An Entire Army Awaiting A Fake Invasion, Saving Thousands Of Lives, And Securing An Allied Victory At The Most Critical Juncture In The War.The Story Of Dday Has Been Told From The Point Of View Of The Soldiers Who Fought In It, The Tacticians Who Planned It, And The Generals Who Led It. But This Epic Event In World History Has Never Before Been Told From The Perspectives Of The Key Individuals In The Double Cross System. These Include Its Director (A Brilliant, Urbane Intelligence Officer), A Colorful Assortment Of Mi5 Handlers (As Well As Their Counterparts In Nazi Intelligence), And The Five Spies Who Formed Double Crosss Nucleus: A Dashing Serbian Playboy, A Polish Fighterpilot, A Bisexual Peruvian Party Girl, A Deeply Eccentric Spaniard With A Diploma In Chicken Farming And A Volatile Frenchwoman, Whose Obsessive Love For Her Pet Dog Very Nearly Wrecked The Entire Plan. The Dday Spies Were, Without Question, One Of The Oddest Military Units Ever Assembled, And Their Success Depended On The Delicate, Dubious Relationship Between Spy And Spymaster, Both German And British. Their Enterprise Was Saved From Catastrophe By A Shadowy Sixth Spy Whose Heroic Sacrifice Is Revealed Here For The First Time.With The Same Depth Of Research, Eye For The Absurd And Masterful Storytelling That Have Made Ben Macintyre An International Bestseller, Double Cross Is A Captivating Narrative Of The Spies Who Wove A Web So Intricate It Ensnared Hitlers Army And Carried Thousands Of Dday Troops Across The Channel In Safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies'? A: The book focuses on the untold story of the Double Cross system, which turned German spies into double agents during World War II, and how this deception played a crucial role in the success of the D-Day invasion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies' is Ben Macintyre, known for his acclaimed works on espionage during WWII.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a non-fiction book categorized under Strategy, detailing historical events related to espionage and military deception during World War II.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in military history, particularly those who want to learn more about the intelligence operations and strategies employed during World War II.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of the book is available in audio CD binding.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: The used book is in Very Good condition, indicating it has been well cared for and shows minimal signs of wear.
- Q: When was 'Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies' published? A: The book was published on July 31, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book does not have a specified page count, as it is available in audio format.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include espionage, deception in warfare, and the personal stories of the spies involved in the Double Cross system.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book's narrative style? A: The book is written in a captivating narrative style, combining thorough research with engaging storytelling, making it accessible to both history enthusiasts and general readers.