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"Spies, special missions, and codes and ciphers! Stories of ingenuity and intrigue from World War II."
Enjoy spellbinding World War II stories about people who demonstrated great resourcefulness under pressure and came up with amazing solutions to seemingly impossible problems.
For example, a British unit specializing in creating illusions fooled German reconnaissance pilots into thinking bombers had blown up a major British munitions factory. How? By painting a gigantic canvas the size of the factory roof to look as if the roof had gaping holes in it with massive destruction inside!
Military messages must be disguised by codes and ciphers. One of the most successful and enduring codes of all time was based on a rare language spoken only by the Navajo. This code was instrumental in the American defeat of the Japanese at several key battles. In fact, the code was so difficult to break that the U.S. military kept it top secret until it was replaced by computer codes in 1968.
Key Features Presents 19 fascinating stories from World War II in an engaging, accessible format Introduction and sidebars provide lively background information about World War II Includes over 80 color maps and illustrations, and archival photographs
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Will be intrigued by these tales of spies, saboteurs, and double-crossings... The most reluctant readers will find something of interest.--Lynn Evarts"School Library Journal" (05/01/2004)
This volume has relevance to the current world situation... Recommended.--Diane Coslin"Library Media Connection" (02/15/2004)
Brings to life the resourcefulness of the many spies working to achieve victory on both sides... dramatic illustrations along with colorful maps and b/w photographs from the front lines, supplement the text.--Jennifer Baldwin"Kliatt" (11/15/2003)
Readers will be intrigued by these tales of spies, saboteurs, and double-crossings... Even the most reluctant readers will find something of interest within this world of secrets.--Lynn Evarts"School Library Journal" (05/01/2004)
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This volume has relevance to the current world situation... Recommended.--Diane Coslin"Library Media Connection" (02/15/2004)
Brings to life the resourcefulness of the many spies working to achieve victory on both sides... dramatic illustrations along with colorful maps and b/w photographs from the front lines, supplement the text.--Jennifer Baldwin"Kliatt" (11/15/2003)
Readers will be intrigued by these tales of spies, saboteurs, and double-crossings... Even the most reluctant readers will find something of interest within this world of secrets.--Lynn Evarts"School Library Journal" (05/01/2004)
Stephen Shapiro is the recipient of the Canadian War Museum History Award for his essay "The Battle for Queenston Heights: A Critical Point for Canada."
Tina Forrester is a researcher and writer on a broad spectrum of subjects. Her previous works include "The Millennium Time Capsule Book."
David Craig's previous works include the dramatic illustrations in the children's book "Attack on Pearl Harbor" and "First to Fly: How Wilbur and Orville Wright Invented the Airplane."
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- ISBN 10 0613784294
- ISBN 13 9780613784290
- BindingHardcover
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