The New York Times -bestselling classic biography of the WWII superspy whose vast intelligence network helped defeat the Nazis. Soon after World War II began, Winston Churchill sent William Stephenson to America with the mission of creating and leading British Security Coordination, the world's first international intelligence network. Codenamed Intrepid, Stephenson ran the vast network from the British Passport Control Office in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza. He soon became a close advisor to President Roosevelt ...
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The New York Times -bestselling classic biography of the WWII superspy whose vast intelligence network helped defeat the Nazis. Soon after World War II began, Winston Churchill sent William Stephenson to America with the mission of creating and leading British Security Coordination, the world's first international intelligence network. Codenamed Intrepid, Stephenson ran the vast network from the British Passport Control Office in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza. He soon became a close advisor to President Roosevelt and helped found the U.S. agency that would become the CIA. First published in 1976, A Man Called Intrepid was an immediate bestseller. With over thirty black-and-white photographs and countless World War II secrets, this book revealed startling information that had remained buried for decades. Detailing the infamous "Camp X" training center in Ontario, Canada; the miraculous breaking of the Ultra Code used by the Enigma Machine; and dozens of other stories of clandestine missions, A Man Called Intrepid is an undisputed modern classic. "James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is William Stephenson." --Ian Fleming
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Fair. Pages are clean! The cover has visible markings and wear. The dust jacket is in rough shape, shows significant wear. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Good. THIS IS AN EX---LIBRARY BOOK THAT REMAINS IN GOOD READABLE CONDITION. Former Library book. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very Good. Size: 7x5x0; [The authentic account of the most significant secret diplomacy and decisive intelligence operations of World War II. ] Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Tears to jacket with loss. Pages unmarked.
I put this book tied for first place in my reading experience. I first read this book around 1980, and never forgot it, It's even better the second time around.
Pianopete
Nov 5, 2009
A Man Called Intrepid
Highly recommended for those interested in reading WWII history .... Reveals background info not normally found.