Title:
A man called Intrepid : the incredible WWII narrative of the hero whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of history
Publication Date:
2000
Publication Information:
Guilford, Conn. : Lyons Press, ©2000.
Physical Description:
xxiv, 504 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781599211701
Abstract:
"'A Man Called Intrepid" is the true story of Sir William Stephenson (code-named Intrepid) and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II. Illustrated with thirty-two pages of black-and-white photographs, it 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"--Page 4 of cover
General Note:
A biography of Sir William Stephenson, written by William Stevenson (no relation).
Originally published in 1976.
Includes index.
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Language:
English
