Canadian Spies: Tales of Espionage in Nazi-Occupied Europe During World War II

by Tom Douglas

Overview

During World War II, some of the most treacherous jobs were those performed by men and women located deep within enemy territory. Always in danger of being exposed and subjected to torture, imprisonment, and even death, their stories are chilling accounts of bravery and luck--and, in some cases, what happens when the luck runs out.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781552778029
Publisher:	James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication date:	12/14/2011
Series:	Amazing Stories
Sold by:	De Marque
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	343 KB

About the Author

TOM DOUGLAS is the author of four best-selling books of military history--Canadian Spies, D-Day, Great Canadian War Heroes, and Valour at Vimy Ridge. Tom started out as a teacher before becoming a reporter with his hometown newspaper, the Sault Daily Star. He has also worked with The Canadian Press and served as the publisher/owner of a weekly newspaper in Australia.

Table of Contents

Contents

Prologue

Chapter 1: The Fall of France

Chapter 2: The Escapers

Chapter 3: Grandad Guy

Chapter 4: The Evaders

Chapter 5: The Shelburn Line

Chapter 6: Close Calls

Chapter 7: The Liberation of France

Chapter 8: The End of the Cross-Channel Ferry

Epilogue: Plouha Forty Years Later

Bibliography

Photo Credits

Acknowledgements

About the Author