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No Moon as Witness
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Dive into the gripping world of espionage with 'No Moon as Witness', a must-read for history enthusiasts and those curious about World War II covert operations. Authored by renowned historian James Stejskal, this hardback book spans 208 pages and provides a detailed account of the brave agents from the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) and the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Explore the rigorous training, ingenious tools, and the harrowing missions carried out behind enemy lines in occupied Europe.
Winston Churchill’s bold directive to 'Set Europe ablaze!' echoes throughout these pages, leading you through exhilarating stories of sabotage, intelligence-gathering, and subversive activities. From the dramatic destruction of vital infrastructure to the assassination missions that shook the Nazi regime, each narrative showcases the extraordinary risks taken by these secret operatives.
Notable missions, such as the destruction of the heavy water plant at Vemork, Norway, and the assassination of Himmler’s deputy Reinhard Heyrich, highlight the SOE's critical role in ending the Nazi atomic bomb program. This book not only recounts their successes but also the chilling consequences of failure – a reminder of the dangers faced by these courageous agents, many of whom met dire fates.
With essential insights into the legacy of intelligence warfare and the establishment of antifascist resistance groups, 'No Moon as Witness' serves as both an educational resource and a thrilling narrative. Perfect for anyone interested in World War II history, covert operations, and the indomitable spirit of resistance against tyranny.
Author: James Stejskal Publisher: Casemate
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 31-07-2021
Winston Churchill famously instructed the head of the Special Operations Executive to "Set Europe ablaze!" Agents of both the British Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services underwent rigorous training before making their way, undetected, into Occupied Europe. Working alone or in small cells, often cooperating with local resistance groups, agents undertook missions behind enemy lines involving sabotage, subversion, organizing resistance groups and intelligence-gathering. The SOE's notable successes included the destruction of a power station in France, the assassination of Himmler's deputy Reinhard Heyrich, and ending the Nazi atomic bomb program by destroying the heavy water plant at Vemork, Norway. OSS operatives established anti-Nazi resistance groups across Europe, and managed to smuggle operatives into Nazi Germany, including running one of the war's most important spies, German diplomat Fritz Kolbe. All of their missions were incredibly dangerous and many agents were captured, tortured, and ultimately killed - the life expectancy of an SOE wireless operator in occupied France was just six weeks. In No Moon as Witness, historian James Stejskal examines why these agencies were established, the training regimen and ingenious tools developed to enable agents to undertake their missions, their operational successes, and their legacy.
Winston Churchill’s bold directive to 'Set Europe ablaze!' echoes throughout these pages, leading you through exhilarating stories of sabotage, intelligence-gathering, and subversive activities. From the dramatic destruction of vital infrastructure to the assassination missions that shook the Nazi regime, each narrative showcases the extraordinary risks taken by these secret operatives.
Notable missions, such as the destruction of the heavy water plant at Vemork, Norway, and the assassination of Himmler’s deputy Reinhard Heyrich, highlight the SOE's critical role in ending the Nazi atomic bomb program. This book not only recounts their successes but also the chilling consequences of failure – a reminder of the dangers faced by these courageous agents, many of whom met dire fates.
With essential insights into the legacy of intelligence warfare and the establishment of antifascist resistance groups, 'No Moon as Witness' serves as both an educational resource and a thrilling narrative. Perfect for anyone interested in World War II history, covert operations, and the indomitable spirit of resistance against tyranny.
Author: James Stejskal Publisher: Casemate
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 31-07-2021
Winston Churchill famously instructed the head of the Special Operations Executive to "Set Europe ablaze!" Agents of both the British Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services underwent rigorous training before making their way, undetected, into Occupied Europe. Working alone or in small cells, often cooperating with local resistance groups, agents undertook missions behind enemy lines involving sabotage, subversion, organizing resistance groups and intelligence-gathering. The SOE's notable successes included the destruction of a power station in France, the assassination of Himmler's deputy Reinhard Heyrich, and ending the Nazi atomic bomb program by destroying the heavy water plant at Vemork, Norway. OSS operatives established anti-Nazi resistance groups across Europe, and managed to smuggle operatives into Nazi Germany, including running one of the war's most important spies, German diplomat Fritz Kolbe. All of their missions were incredibly dangerous and many agents were captured, tortured, and ultimately killed - the life expectancy of an SOE wireless operator in occupied France was just six weeks. In No Moon as Witness, historian James Stejskal examines why these agencies were established, the training regimen and ingenious tools developed to enable agents to undertake their missions, their operational successes, and their legacy.
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