The Secret War : A Man Called Intrepid

Stevenson, William

ISBN 10: 0345272544 / ISBN 13: 9780345272546

Published by Ballantine Books, 1976

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Pages are clean and binding is tight.

Seller Inventory # 28035

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secret War : A Man Called Intrepid
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345272544
• ISBN 13: 9780345272546
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Condition: Shelfworn
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Nonfiction

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Synopsis

A classic about real-life WWII espionage, as conducted by its modern master * A Man Called Intrepid is the classic true story of Sir William Stephenson (codenamed Intrepid) and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II. Ian Fleming, bestselling author of the James Bond novels, once remarked, "James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is William Stephenson." Illustrated with thirty-two pages of black-and-white photographs, this book describes the infamous "Camp X" spy training center in Ontario, Canada; the breaking of the Ultra Code used by Enigma; and countless tales of assassinations, clandestine activities, guerrilla armies, resistance support, and suicide missions. This modern classic, which reads like fiction, was a national bestseller when first published in 1976.

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