{"product_id":"man-called-intrepid-the-incredible-wwii-narrative-of-the-hero-whose-spy-network-and-secret-diplomacy-changed-the-course-of-history-paperback","title":"Man Called Intrepid: The Incredible WWII Narrative of the Hero Whose Spy Network and Secret Diplomacy Changed the Course of History - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Stevenson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic about real-life WWII espionage, as conducted by its modern master \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Man Called Intrepid\u003c\/i\u003e is the classic true story of Sir William Stephenson (codenamed Intrepid) and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II. Ian Fleming, bestselling author of the James Bond novels, once remarked, \"James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is William Stephenson.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated with thirty-two pages of black-and-white photographs, this book describes the infamous \"Camp X\" spy training center in Ontario, Canada; the breaking of the Ultra Code used by Enigma; and countless tales of assassinations, clandestine activities, guerrilla armies, resistance support, and suicide missions. This modern classic, which reads like fiction, was a national bestseller when first published in 1976.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic about real-life WWII espionage, as conducted by its modern master\"James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is William Stephenson.\"--Ian Fleming, bestselling author of the James Bond novels \"A splendid book. Rich in information. . . . profound in its implications.\"--San Francisco Chronicle\"As long as Americans value courage and freedom there will be a special place in our hearts, our minds, and our history books for the 'Man Called Intrepid.' \"--Ronald Reagan A Man Called Intrepid is the true story of Sir William Stephenson (code-named Intrepid) and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II. Illustrated with thirty-two pages of black-and-white photographs, it describes the infamous \"Camp X\" spy training center in Ontario, Canada; the breaking of the Ultra Code used by Enigma; and countless tales of assassinations, clandestine activities, guerrilla armies, resistance support, and suicide missions. This modern classic, which reads like fiction, was a national bestseller when first published in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Stevenson\u003c\/b\u003e (no relation to the subject of this book) was trained in aerial espionage as a British naval fighter pilot during World War II. A distinguished journalist and war correspondent, he is the author of sixteen books, including \u003ci\u003eA Man Called Intrepid, Intrepid's Last Case\u003c\/i\u003e (Lyons), and \u003ci\u003eNinety Minutes at Entebbe.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Toronto, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.55 x 9.01 x 6.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52934977061088,"sku":"9781599211701","price":27.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/YNAYe1ba6N9781599211701.webp?v=1781628541","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/man-called-intrepid-the-incredible-wwii-narrative-of-the-hero-whose-spy-network-and-secret-diplomacy-changed-the-course-of-history-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}