A Man Called Intrepid: The Secret War - Hardcover

Stevenson, William

 
9780151567959: A Man Called Intrepid: The Secret War

Synopsis

An account of the intelligence activities of William Stephenson, code name Intrepid, and of the world's first integrated intelligence network, established in 1940 by Stephenson under the joint aegis of Churchill and Roosevelt

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Review

"James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is William Stephenson." --Ian Fleming, bestselling author of the James Bond novels "An adventure story of monumental proportions." --NBC News "A splendid book. Rich in information. . . . profound in its implications." --San Francisco Chronicle "An intriguing story of secret actions against the backdrop of great events." --Washington Post "As long as Americans value courage and freedom there will be a special place in our hearts, our minds, and our history books for the 'Man Called Intrepid.'" --Ronald Reagan

About the Author

William Stevenson (no relation to the subject of this book) was trained in aerial espionage as a British naval fighter pilot during World War II. A distinguished journalist and war correspondent, he is the author of sixteen books, including A Man Called Intrepid, Intrepid's Last Case (Lyons), and Ninety Minutes at Entebbe. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

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