Description: Churchills Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The Mavericks Who Plotted Description Product Description Six Gentlemen, One Goal: the Destruction of Hitler’s War MachineIn the spring of 1939, a top-secret organization was founded in London: its purpose was to plot the destruction of Hitler’s war machine, through spectacular acts of guerrilla campaign that followed was every bit as extraordinary as the six men who directed it. One of them, Cecil Clarke, was a maverick engineer who had spent the 1930s inventing futuristic caravans. Now, his talents were put to more devious use: he built the dirty bomb used to assassinate Hitler’s favorite, Reinhard Heydrich. Another, William Fairbairn, was a portly pensioner with an unusual passion: he was the world’s leading expert in silent killing, hired to train the guerrillas being parachuted behind enemy lines. Led by dapper Scotsman Colin Gubbins, these men---along with three others---formed a secret inner circle that, aided by a group of formidable ladies, single-handedly changed the course of the Second World War: a cohort hand-picked by Winston Churchill, whom he Giles Milton's Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a gripping and vivid narrative of adventure and derring-do that is also, perhaps, the last great untold story of the Second World War. Review "Milton is a meticulous researcher and masterful storyteller. Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, with its ghastly details and dollops of droll British humor, will reward readers who appreciate military history and good writing."―USA Today (3.5 star out of 4)"A magnificent story, brilliantly told. Read it!"―Anthony Horowitz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Rider Adventure series“A rousing account–and celebration–of World War II’s most insidious and devious heroes.”―The Wall Street Journal“An exciting, suspenseful tale of international intrigue.”―Kirkus“An entertaining read that will keep readers turning the page.”―Library Journal About the Author Giles Milton is the internationally bestselling author of a dozen works of narrative history, including Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy, Airman, Gangster, Kill or Die: How the Allies Won on D-Day. His previous work, Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, is currently being developed into a major TV series. Milton’s works ―published in twenty-five languages ―include Nathaniel’s Nutmeg, serialized by the BBC. He lives in London and Burgundy. Payment We currently accept payment through PayPal. Shipping We generally handle and process within 1-2 business days. Please make sure you enter the correct shipping address at the checkout. Returns If you might want to return your purchase, please request a return within 30 days after your order is placed. Your refund will be credited to your original form of payment. Contact Us If you have questions about your order or an item, please use the eBay's Message Center. About Us We are regarded to welcome you as an unwavering client. We will give you an astounding item with the best price. We are satisfied to offer greatly top notch items. You'll discover our items are ensured to go well past your desires! Thank you for shopping with us!
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Book Title: Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare : the Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat
Item Length: 8.3in
Item Height: 1in
Item Width: 5.5in
Author: Giles Milton
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Military / World War II, WORLD / European, Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, Military
Publisher: Picador
Publication Year: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History, Political Science
Item Weight: 11.1 Oz
Number of Pages: 384 Pages