{"product_id":"daring-missions-of-world-war-ii-hardcover","title":"Daring Missions of World War II - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam B. Breuer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritical acclaim for William B. Breuer\u003cbr\u003e\"\"A first-class historian.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--Wall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003eFor Top Tales of World War II\u003cbr\u003e\"\"As evidenced time and again by the prolific Breuer, WWII continues to be a source of absorbing espionage tales. . . . This is a book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\"\"A perfect book for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003eFor Secret Weapons of World War II\u003cbr\u003e\"\"Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew World War II stories are more gripping than those fought behind enemy lines by spies, underground members, and special forces. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his latest collection, Daring Missions of World War II, popular author and distinguished historian William Breuer brings to light largely unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories both on the ground and in the air. Here are more than seventy tales of espionage, sabotage, and derring-do, including thrilling accounts of \"impossible\" rescues, ingenious secret networks, and high-stakes U.S. Ranger missions within enemy territory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVivid, fast-paced, and dramatic, Daring Missions of World War II introduces you to the heroes and heroines who risked their lives for victory-and sometimes notoriety. Among those you'll discover are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLieutenant Colonel Montague R. Chidson, who single-handedly saved Amsterdam's diamond cache from the Nazis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Henri Honore Giraud, who escaped twice from the Germans-the second time from an \"escape-proof\" prison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMathilde Carre, a.k.a. \"La Chatte (the cat),\" the only female triple agent of the war \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Netherlands' Queen Wilhelmina and her daring rescue from Hitler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kachins, a small mountain tribe in Upper Burma, who helped the United States, Britain, and China dislodge a Japanese stronghold \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA young Ho Chi Minh, who was saved by American medics \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCourage. Brillance. Intrigue. Whether you're a history buff or are simply looking for a thrilling read, Daring Missions of World War II allows you to watch the course of history change-and to meet the extraordinary men and women from all corners of the world who were responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritical acclaim for William B. Breuer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"A first-class historian.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"\"Wall Street Journal\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Top Tales of World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"As evidenced time and again by the prolific Breuer, WWII continues to be a source of absorbing espionage tales. . . . This is a book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"\"Publishers Weekly\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"A perfect book for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"\"Kirkus Reviews\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Secret Weapons of World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"\"Publishers Weekly\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWILLIAM B. BREUER is the critically acclaimed author of twenty-six military history books, including \"\"Unexplained Mysteries of World War II,\"\" \"\"Top Secret Tales of World War II,\"\" \"\"Undercover Tales of World war II,\"\" \"\"Vendetta!: Castro and the Kennedy Brothers,\"\" and \"\"Shadow Warriors: The Covert War in Korea.\"\" Ten of his books have been Main selections of the Military Book Club, including \"\"The Great Raid on Cabanatuan\"\" and \"\"MacArthur's Undercover War.\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.56 x 6.41 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759283470624,"sku":"9780471404194","price":35.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/726bd8b4a43774b0aa1618627e01bd09.webp?v=1780147918","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/daring-missions-of-world-war-ii-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}