The Encyclopedia of World War II Spies

by Peter Kross

Book Overview

This is a volume solely dedicated to the spying and espionage intrigues that occurred behind the public's back during the second World War. A half century after VJ-Day, this volume offers material... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569801711
• ISBN13: 9781569801710
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Barricade Books
• Length: 381 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A lively A-Z encyclopedia of underground spies

Encyclopedia Of World War II Spies provides a lively A-Z encyclopedia of underground spies and traitors who contributed to either prolonging conflict or achieving victory during World War 2. From Pearl Harbor to battles in Germany, this includes both an in-depth biographical sketch of individuals and remarks on historical events, tying the two together.

Necessary Almanac

Peter Kross has done an extraordinary job of compiling information on World War II spies in an easy-to-use, alphabetically listed compendium of cover intelligence operatives and projects. Kross previously contributed a book entitled Spies, Traitors and Moles for IllumiNet Press, and has lone been known as an activist in the info-underground to make sure people get their facts straight. The book is not encyclopedia size at all, but comprehensive. Consider it a necessary almanac of good information on spy history.