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A quiet company of dangerous men : the forgotten British Special Operations soldiers of World War II Cover Image Book

A quiet company of dangerous men : the forgotten British Special Operations soldiers of World War II / Shannon Monaghan.

Forgotten British Special Operations soldiers of World War II (portion title)
Monaghan, Shannon, (author.).

Summary:

"The untold story of four special operations officers who fought together behind enemy lines across multiple theaters of World War II, and then continued to serve, officially and unofficially, for decades after in the hottest parts of the Cold War."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593491225
  • ISBN: 059349122X
  • Physical Description: xxxi, 364 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: [New York] : Viking, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-347) and index.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Kemp, Peter, 1915-1993.
Smiley, David, 1916-2009.
Amery, Julian, 1919-1996.
McLean, Billy, 1918-1986.
Great Britain. Special Operations Executive > Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 > Secret service > Great Britain.
Cold War.
Spies > Great Britain > Biography.
Spies > Great Britain > History > 20th century.
Genre: Biographies.

Available copies

  • 8 of 13 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Nantahala Regional Library.

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  • 6 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Murphy Public Library 940.5486 MON (Text) 80605003730560 Adult Nonfiction Available -