Operation Fortitude: The Story of the Spies and the Spy Operation That Saved D-Day

by Joshua Levine

Overview

Operation Fortitude tells the thrilling tale of an ingenious decption that changed the course of the Second World War. The Story is one of intrigue, drama, and good fortune, practically a Hollywood script. It is the tale of double agents, fake radio transmissions and dummy invasion craft.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762777358
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	11/22/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	978,311
File size:	718 KB

About the Author

Joshua Levine is a playwright, writer for television, producer, and the author of numerous books including, On A Wing and A Prayer, the story of the pioneering aviation heroes of World War I; Beauty & Atrocity,a history of the Irish Troubles (which was short-listed for the Writers' Guild 2010 Non-Fiction Book of the Year; as well as three books in the Forgotten Voices series.

Table of Contents

One: The Atlantic WallTwo: The Pillars of FortitudeThree: The Game's AfootFour: The German InvasionFive: Summer's LeaseSix: Nobody Does it BetterSeven: Dealer, Sailor, Dentist, SpyEight: America's WarningNine: Fortitude SpiesTen: Bodyguard of LiesEleven: Fortitude NorthTwelve: Fortitude SouthThirteen: Warriors for the Working DayFourteen: Down the Rabbit Hole

Editorial Reviews

"One of the most creative intelligence operations of all time."—Kim Philby, British Intelligence Officer and Cold War Spy

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