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Overview
Riveting tales of behind-the-lines action during World War IIIn his latest collection, popular historian William Breuer chronicles the action behind the lines during World War II. Focusing on espionage, underground activities, and special forces operations, Breuer captures the human drama that has made his earlier books so successful. From impossible rescues and ingenious underground networks to amazing paratroop operations and U.S. Ranger missions within enemy positions, Daring Missions of World War II presents over seventy fascinating tales of espionage, sabotage, and derring-do. Bringing to light heretofore little-known acts of heroism and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories—from the American medics who saved the life of a young Ho Chi Minh in Southeast Asia to the Norwegian doctor who built a spy radio into the dentures of one of his patients—these stories are vividly written, fast-paced, and satisfyingly dramatic.
William B. Breuer (Cleveland, TN) is a military historian and author of over twenty books, most of them related to World War II. Eleven of his previous books have been Main Selections of the Military Book Club.
Synopsis
Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer
"A first-class historian."
—Wall Street Journal
For Top Tales of World War II
"As evidenced time and again by the prolific Breuer, WWII continues to be a source of absorbing espionage tales. . . . This is a book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."
—Publishers Weekly
"A perfect book for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearly everyone."
—Kirkus Reviews
For Secret Weapons of World War II
"Rip-roaring tales . . . a delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out."
—Publishers Weekly
Library Journal
Breuer's World War II thematic history series was published between 1999 and 2003, with individual titles costing $24.95. These Castle reprints offer the same volumes in hardcover for $9.99. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.