Return to Vienna, Peter Dixon
Return to Vienna, Peter Dixon
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Return to Vienna
The Special Operations Executive and the Rebirth of Austria

Author: Peter Dixon

Narrator: The Author

Unabridged: 7 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/06/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

'Captain Charles Kennedy' parachuted into a moonlit Austrian forest and searched frantically for his lost radio set. His real name was Leo Hillman and he was a Jewish refugee from Vienna. He was going home.Men and women of Churchill’s secret Special Operations Executive worked to free Austria from Hitler's grip. Many were themselves Austrians who had fled Nazi persecution. Trained and equipped by SOE, they courageously returned to their homeland. Some died in the attempt.Their moving stories are part of the history of how Austria recovered her sovereignty.'An enthralling tale from a lesser-known part of real Second World War history. ... At its heart, this is a human story brimming with emotion, triumph, heartache, and tragedy. 5-star Readers' Favorite review.'An extraordinary and compelling account of the little-known operations of SOE and Austria in World War Two. Peter Dixon shines a light on the bravery of the agents, in a narrative told with colour and vivacity, yet great sensitivity and meticulous research', Dr Helen Fry, author of Spymaster.'A valuable and well-researched account of a little-known aspect of SOE’s operations’, Paul McCue, Secret World War 2 Learning Network

Reviews

Goodreads review by John

A very well researched book that parachutes the reader deep into the archives of the special operations executive. Peter Dixon’s inviting and well written style along with his research, knowledge and passion shines through in every chapter. His story leaps off the pages and encourages the reader to......more

Goodreads review by Edward

As with Peter Dixon's previous books on the SOE, the author draws the reader into his narrative with the long-lost story of an unsung hero. In this book it is that of an Austrian, Leo Hillman (nom de guerre "Charles Kennedy"). The reader will then learn how a small group of dedicated men and women tr......more

Goodreads review by Simon

Wartime Austria was a special case for the SOE because it was absorbed as part of greater Germany rather than just occupied by German soldiers. This made it very difficult to establish reliable networks of resistance groups who had conflicting political aspirations for their country. SOE’s work only......more

Goodreads review by Adrian

Peter Dixon deserves credit for his arduous research of secret service history and uncovering the lives of extraordinarily brave people. It is one thing to be in an army following orders, but to jump out of an aeroplane onto a snow clad mountain in winter without knowing who you will meet the other......more

Goodreads review by Jay Em

So informative! A great overview on Austrian Resistance with an incredible amount of unique stories, most of which I’d never heard before.......more

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