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Published by Exisle Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
World War II had many influential figures, whose incredible acts of bravery, skill and intelligence helped to turn the tide of the war. But few of them receive the recognition their actions deserve. In Secret Heroes of World War II, we meet the engineers, scientists, agents, even holy men, who were key to shaping the Allied war effort. Discover the unbelievable stories of: Nancy Wake, the ‘outspoken, unstoppable Antipodean’, who became the most decorated Allied servicewoman of the war. She organised and led one of the most formidable Resistance groups in central France and was infamous to the Gestapo due to their inability to capture her. Hugh O’Flaherty, the priest who hid thousands of Allied POWs and Jews in the Vatican, while narrowly avoiding German assassination attempts. Pioneers including Alan Turing and J. Robert Oppenheimer, whose intellects were key to devastating advancements in strategy and weaponry. The motives of those featured in this book vary, as do their methods. Some were prepared to deceive, betray, and even kill in order to achieve their goals, while others bravely offered nonviolent resistance. Although a number of these heroes survived the war, many met a brutally violent end. Full of photographs, backstories, anecdotes and detailed accounts of incredible people, Heroes of World War II is a captivating compendium of wartime heroism.
Product Details
- Publisher: Exisle Publishing (April 1, 2024)
- Length: 224 pages
- ISBN13: 9781921966125
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“Secret Heroes of World War II takes you behind the curtain to meet the engineers, resistance fighters, spies, physicists and more who committed incredible acts of heroism amidst the chaos and danger oof World War II. From the priest who hid thousands of POWs and Jews in the Vatican, to the Antipodean servicewoman who led a formidable Resistance group, prepare to be awed and captivated."
– The Senior Newspaper
“Whets the appetite to explore more deeply some of the extraordinary stories that emerged from the war that is now, almost, beyond living memory.”
– Military Books Australia
“The presentation of Secret Heroes is a credit to the publisher. It is extremely well presented with high resolution photographs on the highest quality paper. A very enlightening and good read that brings to light quite a number of unknown heroes.”
– RUSI (Royal United Services Institute)
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