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Double Cross

The True Story of the D-Day Spies

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Double Cross

By: Ben Macintyre
Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
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Bloomsbury presents Double Cross written and read by Ben Macintyre.

'Addictive and deeply moving' Independent
'Utterly gripping' Anthony Beevor, Daily Telegraph
'Enthralling . . . A reminder that heroism can be found in the most unlikely places' Evening Standard
'I have seldom enjoyed a spy story more than this one' Max Hastings, Sunday Times
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D-Day, 6 June 1944, the turning point of the Second World War, was a victory of arms. But it was also a triumph for a different kind of operation: one of deceit . . .

At the heart of the deception was the 'Double Cross System', a team of double agents whose bravery, treachery, greed and inspiration succeeded in convincing the Nazis that Calais and Norway, not Normandy, were the targets of the 150,000-strong Allied invasion force. Under the direction of an eccentric but brilliant intelligence officer in tartan trousers, working from a smoky lair in St James's, these spies would weave a web of deception so intricate that it ensnared Hitler's army and helped to carry thousands of troops across the Channel in safety.

These double agents were, variously, brave, treacherous, fickle, greedy and inspired. They were not conventional warriors, but their masterpiece of deceit saved countless lives. Their codenames were Bronx, Brutus, Treasure, Tricycle and Garbo. And this is their story.

©2012 Ben Macintyre (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
20th Century Historical Military Military & War Modern World War II Espionage Imperialism War Air Force

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Brilliant listen about the agents involved in the double cross and planning of the d day landings

Fascinating historical documentary

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The fact that it was true and the fact that non of the players was British

Exacting by being true

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It’s all so well researched, written and narrated. The problem I had was that it was so complex and I kept losing track of all the players. I still enjoyed it - more as a series of character stories. Real life really is far more bizarre than fiction.

Can’t fault the story

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Whatever the story, if you don’t like the narrator it’s hard to continue …. Very handy then that Ben Macintyre is excellent at writing these brilliant books and reading them to us!

A superb story, incredibly well researched with unbelievable access to official documents. Such an important operation and the link to D-Day makes it so interesting.

Listen to this and every other book by Ben Macintyre and you’ll be immersed in such rich and factual story telling. A real treat.

Fantastic story, great story telling

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As always, Ben McIntyre has written and researched an incredible piece of history. His storytelling is excellent. And his reading is peerless

Incredible storytelling

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Great book with a great story. so very true with a great tempo and interesting tale. I must read

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Another brilliant book from Ben Mcintyre. I've read most of his books and this one is up there with the best of them. A compelling story which gives detailed but easy to follow accounts of all of the main protagonists in the D-Day deception plan. Well narrated and thoroughly addictive to listen to.

Fantastic as always!

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Beautifully narrated and a very interesting and involved account. Most revealing. Detail but not too much.

Gripping.

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combined fine detail and never lost the big picture, calm voice of the reader, intricate yet credible

clear treatment of complex subject

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The book was to the point, factual and without embellishment. The British and the allies owe much to these great people. True bravery.

Fascinating reading

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