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Patrick O'Donnell has made it his life's mission to capture untold stories of World War II before the last of its veterans passes away. His agents, both men and women, relied on guile, sex appeal, brains, and sheer guts to operate behind the lines, often in disguise, always in secret. Legendary chief "Wild Bill" Donovan created a formidable organization in short order, recruiting not only the best and brightest, but also the most fearless. In a world made unrecognizable by the restrictions placed on the CIA today, OSS played fast and loose. The full story of the Office of Strategic Services-OSS, precursor to the CIA-is a dramatic final chapter on one of history's most important conflicts. Sometimes, impromptu combat erupted more often, the killing was silent and targeted. Supply lines were disrupted crucial intelligence was obtained and relayed back to the Allies resistance movements were organized. A hidden war-a war of espionage, intrigue, and sabotage-played out across the occupied territories of Europe, deep inside enemy lines. Thanks to the interviews and narrative skills of Patrick O'Donnell and to recent declassifications, an entire chapter of history can now be revealed. The battles of World War II were won not only by the soldiers on the front lines, and not only by the generals and admirals, but also by the shadow warriors whose work is captured for the first time in Operatives, Spies, and Saboteurs. The first-ever full story of American sabotage operations in World War II, based on hundreds of revealing interviews.
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