Deceptions of World War II
William B. Breuer
Language: English
Pages: 268
ISBN: B00DNL0COW
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer
"A first-class historian."
-The Wall Street Journal
Top Secret Tales of World War II
"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."
-Publishers Weekly
"Perfect 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."
-Kirkus Reviews
Daring Missions of World War II
" The author brings to light many previously unknown stories of behind-the-scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories."
-Albuquerque Journal
Secret Weapons of World War II
"Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out."
-Publishers Weekly
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and to mount clandestine operations to acquire these vital goods for Britain. As soon as he had arrived in Gothenburg, Binney warned London that if the British government did not promptly pay for the matériel ordered from Sweden at the start of the conflict in September 1939, these goods would fall c02.qxd 12/10/01 9:29 AM Page 63 “Smuggling” Five Ships to England 63 Locations of Scandinavian countries. into German hands. London paid up at once, and now Binney’s boss in England was
future contact with her flock in France. She concocted a scheme to utilize the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) to pass along messages from her. c03.qxd 12/10/01 9:32 AM Page 84 84 Nazi Germany on the March Listeners to the French programs broadcast by BBC were puzzled by the series of seeming nonsensical phrases, many of which were repeated numerous times in a day. Most theorized, however, that these terse blurbs had something to do with Allied cloak-and-dagger operations in France.
to each brochure entitling a sailor to one daily visit to the brothel of his choice. Op-16-W nostrils smelled a propaganda bonanza. Five million copies of the brochure were printed just like the originals, even duplicating the poorgrade paper on which they were produced. These reproductions were scattered about Germany by U.S. Air Force planes flying regular bombing missions. Only one addition had been made to the brochures. Printed in flaming red letters on the back page was: “German women! Be
that had to be concealed within five miles of the German front line. Crucial among these supplies were huge quantities of tank fuel. c04.qxd 12/10/01 9:36 AM Page 146 146 A Sleeping America Awakens Two of Barkas’s principal assistants, Captain Michael Ayrton and Lieutenant Brian Robb, knew that close to the El Alamein railroad station were one hundred sections of slit trenches lined with masonry. The excavations had been there for over a year, and most certainly would be regarded by the
continuing to speak. c06.qxd 12/10/01 9:41 AM Page 185 A Bluff Saves an Underground Chief 185 A few of the many devious devices Office of Strategic Services scientists developed for secret agents. (National Archives) Rudely, Hedy interrupted the speaker and began shrieking and howling with an ear-piercing wail. Then—BAANNGG! Generals and admirals began clawing and scrambling to get out of the room’s single door. Curiously, Lovell was never again asked to put on a demonstration for the
