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A historian chronicles the battles that occurred between the scientists and codebreakers during WWII

Explore espionage during World War II like never before!

Critical Acclaim for Secret Weapons of World War II " Breuer has produced yet another collection of rip-roaring tales. . . .A delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out." – Publishers Weekly " It is Breuer’ s portrayal of the competition for technological superiority between the Allies and the Nazis that grabs the reader and shows the significance of each wartime discovery and invention." – State Journal-Regist...

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In January 1945, captured American soldiers, emaciated and ill from brutal mistreatment, were still in the notorious Cabanatuan prison camp in the Philippines when a small band of Army Rangers set out on a daring rescue mission: to enter Japanese-controlled territory, storm the camp, and escape with the POWs, carrying them if necessary.

1960. As the Cold War reaches its height, so does postwar prosperity, and the American people celebrate their optimism by electing as president the young, charismatic John F. Kennedy. Just 90 miles from the United States, the Cuban people are celebrating the rise of Fidel Castro, their own young and charismatic populist leader who overthrew Batista's oppressive regime. Around the world, a rising tide of Communism is absorbing one country after...

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Hoodwinking Hitler is an action-packed, you-are-there account about a colossal and incredibly intricate deception scheme created and implemented by ingenious and diabolical minds, machinations intended to bamboozle the Germans on true Allied invasion plans.

Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer"A first-class historian."-The Wall Street JournalTop Secret Tales of World War II"A book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."-Publishers Weekly"Perfect for the curious and adventure readers and those who love exotic tales and especially history buffs who will be surprised at what they didn't know. Recommended for nearl...

This title contains over 80 little known tales of World War II espionage focusing on deceptions, illusions, and masquerades.

As combat veterans and high commanders know, logic is often a stranger in wartime. --William B. Breuer, inThe annals of World War II are mined with captivating cases of strange coincidences, ominous premonitions, and baffling mysteries. Now, William Breuer's painstaking research has yielded over 100 fascinating historical accounts, including:The mysterious fire on the Normandie . . . Who really was behind the eerily efficient destruction of th...

A rare treat for World War II history buffs and fans of the strange, absurd, and unexplainedAcclaimed military historian William Breuer takes readers on a trip through the looking glass to acquaint them with the weirder side of World War II. Featuring a cast of characters including double- and triple-agents, femme fatales, fearless leaders, and men at arms, The Spy who Spent the War In Bed is a collection of seventy concise, vividly rendered t...

Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer "A first-class historian." --The Wall Street Journal Vendetta! "A wealth of insights."--Los Angeles Times Book Review Unexplained Mysteries of World War II "Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating." --Library Journal Feuding Allies "A valuable resource . highly recommended."--Booklist* A bloc of hard-core American Nazis carries out elaborate plans to sabotage war efforts and ...

Critical Acclaim for Secret Weapons of World War II"Breuer has produced yet another collection of rip-roaring tales. . . . A delightful addition to the niche that Breuer has so successfully carved out."-Publishers Weekly"It is Breuer's portrayal of the competition for technological superiority between the Allies and the Nazis that grabs the reader and shows the significance of each wartime discovery and invention."-State Journal-Register, Spri...

In this ingenious volume, victory or defeat in the twentieth century's climactic conflict depended on the secret war of wits that occurred between the scientists, mathematicians, and codebreakers on each side. This is a fascinating look at the behind the scenes duel to develop the winning weapons of World War II.

The first book to cover, comprehensively, the wide spectrum of women in the military from World War I to the present.

Few World War II stories are more gripping than those fought behind enemy lines by spies, underground members and special forces. In this collection, the author brings to light largely unknown stories of behind the scenes bravery and covert activities that helped the Allies win critical victories both on the ground and in the air.

Race to the Moon is a suspenseful thriller about the 30-year clash between the United States and the Soviet Union to be the first to put a man on the moon. This true account is heavy with intrigue, espionage, and controversy. Beginning with a 1961 pledge by President John F. Kennedy to plant the Stars and Stripes on the lunar surface by the end of the decade, the story flashes back to the first days of World War II. At that time, England was t...