The Secret History of World War II, Neil Kagan
The Secret History of World War II, Neil Kagan
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The Secret History of World War II
Spies, Code Breakers & Covert Operations

Author: Neil Kagan, Stephen G. Hyslop, Kenneth W. Rendell

Narrator: Andrew Reilly

Unabridged: 11 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2016

Synopsis

From spy missions to code breaking, this account of the covert operations of World War II takes listeners behind the battle lines and deep into the undercover war effort that changed the course of history.From the authors who created Eyewitness to World War II and numerous other bestselling reference books, this is the shocking story behind the covert activity that shaped the outcome of one of the world’s greatest conflicts—and the destiny of millions of people. National Geographic’s landmark book illuminates World War II as never before by taking you inside the secret lives of spies and spymasters; secret agents and secret armies; Enigma machines and code breakers; psychological warfare and black propaganda; secret weapons and secret battle strategies. Seven narrative chapters reveal the truth behind the lies and deception that shaped the “secret war.” Renowned historian and top-selling author Stephen Hyslop and Neil Kagan reveal this little-known side of the war in captivating detail, weaving in extraordinary eyewitness accounts and information only recently declassified.

About Neil Kagan

Neil Kagan heads Kagan & Associates, a firm specializing in designing and producing innovative illustrated books. Formerly publisher / managing editor and director of new product development for Time-Life Books, he created numerous series, including the award-winning Voices of the Civil War series. Recently he edited Great Battles of the Civil War, Great Photography of the Civil War, and for National Geographic, the bestselling books Concise History of the World, Eyewitness to the Civil War, The Untold Civil War, and Atlas of the Civil War.

About Stephen G. Hyslop

Stephen Hyslop has written several books on American history, including National Geographic’s Eyewitness to the Civil War and Atlas of the Civil War. A former writer and editor at Time-Life Books, he contributed to many volumes on the Second World War, including Great Photographs of World War II, Lightning War, and Barbarossa. His articles have appeared in American History, World War II, and the History Channel magazine.

About Andrew Reilly

Andrew Reilly is an actor, narrator, and teacher who has lived in ten countries. Andrew has taught language learning through drama in Russia and Romania, and English in the West Bank, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. He is fluent in French, Spanish, and German.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kostas on July 02, 2022

So, it seems that this war [and others] is mainly fought and won by networks of spies, cryptanalysis, and scientists. They provide the right tools and correct planning and timing, while soldiers provide... the blood. An amazing backstage network that gathered, processed, and, even manipulated inform......more

Goodreads review by Paul on August 16, 2021

lot of secret activities I was unaware of. For example, the gay lover who assassinated a member of the German embassy in Paris. Hitler used this as an excuse to initiate 'Night of Long Knives' Details of the offing of Rohm in 1934 and the huge size of his private army - 3 million. The brave spies wh......more

Goodreads review by Ali on January 30, 2024

Very good and informative, it covers many of the secret projects and operations that the Allied carried on to achieve victory in WWII. It can be used as a reference book to understand the overall trend of war of shadows.......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on August 09, 2022

The Secret History of World War II tells the story of World War II that we never see and usually don't hear about. It's an interesting angle for looking at World War II. Important, shocking details regularly startle the readers and make us all realise how many brave people risked or gave their lives......more

Goodreads review by Ian on May 06, 2019

This was an interesting look at the secret side of WWII, I had heard of many of the parts before, but it was enlightening to have them all brought together to show the interwoven nature of many of the programs.......more

Quotes

“[The] true story behind the covert activity that shaped the outcome…of the Second World War…consistently compelling military history…emphatically and unreservedly recommended.” Midwest Book Review

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