Man Called Intrepid
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The incredible WWII narrative of the hero whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of history. A Man Called Intrepid is the true story of Sir William Stephenson, of Winnipeg, and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II.
- 528 pages
- Ages: 12+, Adult
Description
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 photographs, this book describes the infamous “Camp X” spy training center in Ontario; the breaking of the Ultra Code used by Enigma; and countless tales of clandestine activities, guerrilla armies, resistance support, and dangerous missions.
This modern classic, which reads like fiction, was a national bestseller when first published in 1976, and is still a favourite today.
About the Author
William Stevenson (no relation to the subject of this book) was trained in aerial espionage as a British naval fighter pilot during World War II. A distinguished journalist and war correspondent, he is the author of sixteen books, including A Man Called Intrepid, Intrepid’s Last Case (Lyons), and Ninety Minutes at Entebbe.
“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
Additional information
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
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| Dimensions | 23.0 × 15.2 × 3.5 cm |
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| Print or Audio | Print, Audio |
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Goodreads Review –
A real-life W2 thriller you won’t forget, from the sinking of the Bismarck, the development of the A bomb, the Isolationism of America prior to Pearl Harbor, the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich (“the butcher of Prague”), the exploits of a beautiful Allied spy code-named CYNTHIA and the perfidy of monstrous Stalin, to the double-crossing-defeatist US Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy. Minor heroic roles by Ian Fleming, Leslie Howard and good deeds by Garbo.