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Title: Covert Operations in World War II

Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Wars Most Daring Secret Missions

Author: Charles River Editors

Narrator: Jim D Johnston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-07-17

Publisher: Charles River Editors

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

When people think about the Second World War, they seldom think in terms of silence and small acts. This was a war in which the industry of entire nations was rearranged to feed fighting, and it was fought on a scale in which battles could include hundreds of thousands of combatants. Whole cities and populations were destroyed, with millions of casualties occurring at places like Leningrad.

But World War II was also a conflict in which modern covert operations first hit their stride. From the jungles of Burma to the streets of Paris, spies, saboteurs, and commandos carried out missions built on secrecy and cunning. Precise, self-contained operations could be as important to the outcome of the war as acts of massive destruction, whether it involved targeted assassinations, sabotaging key logistics, or counterintelligence to break up the enemy's own rings.

At the time, most of these operations were hidden from the public since that was the only way they could be successfully carried out, but in the years since, stories about various missions have emerged. They paint a picture of incredible courage and ingenuity, whether in war zones, enemy territory, or far from the front lines.

Covert Operations in World War II: The History and Legacy of the War's Most Daring Secret Missions chronicles some of the most daring operations carried out during the war. You will learn about covert operations in World War II like never before.

Members Reviews:

Interesting

Sinthetic description of a very important element of WWII. Well illustrated and documented, is still a resumé that appeals fgor further reading.

Detailed look at many types of covert operations during World War II

I found this book Covert Operations in World War II: The History and Legacy of the Warâs Most Daring Secret Missions to be quite interesting. The book primarily discussed American and British covert operations but it also discussed some of Germanyâs covert activities. Before reading this book, I had never heard of Jedburgh teams which were an Allied covert action that consisted of three men who were dropped behind enemy lines before and during the June 5 invasion. The book indicated that the records of the Allied (both British and American) covert operations were lost in fires. I highly recommend this book. I think this book is worth 4.5 stars.

Good read

This book details a significant part of WWII history. However, I would have liked hearing about more of the covert operations and their specific details. This book is a good overview. Very well-written.