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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Downfall, Giving Birth to Modern-Day Black Ops

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Written by: Damien Lewis
Narrated by: Nigel Carrington
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One of the most remarkable stories in the history of Special Forces' operations - Daily Express

In the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. So Britain's wartime leader called for the lightning development of a completely new kind of warfare, recruiting a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first 'deniable' secret operatives to strike behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare tells the story of the daring victories for this small force of 'freelance pirates', undertaking devastatingly effective missions against the Nazis, often dressed in enemy uniforms and with enemy kit, breaking all previously held rules of warfare. Master storyteller Damien Lewis brings the adventures of the secret unit to life, weaving together the stories of the soldiers' brotherhood in this compelling narrative, from the unit's earliest missions to the death of their leader just weeks before the end of the war.

©2014 Damien Lewis (P)2014 WF Howes Ltd
Armed Forces Wars & Conflicts Military War Winston Churchill Warfare
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"One of the most extraordinary stories of World War II is also one of the least commonly known ... compelling ... an eloquent and welcome tribute to their selfless, sometimes reckless courage - a howitzer of a tale that more people should know about" (Brian Viner, Daily Mail)

"An enjoyable, thought-provoking read" (Soldier Magazine)

"A truly astonishing story" (Weekend Sport)

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Action movie in real life

Well narrated, well compiled and tells the story of these men who were clearly all lunatics in the best possible way.
If you are learning about WW2 this is an absolute must read/listen.
I checked some of the info against other accounts and could not find errors worth worrying about.
Thoroughly enjoyed it in all aspects.

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Awe inspiring

Probably the best audio book in my library. The true stories are so daring it is hard to imagine how brave you need to be to attempt them. The narration is also first rate

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An amazing and inspiring story

Although slightly overwritten in places it tells an astounding true story of the kinds of people who saved freedom against long odds in the Second World War.

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