In 1942, Hitler's Nazi regime trained eight operatives for a mission to infiltrate America and do devastating damage to its infrastructu... read full description
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Apr 05, 2009
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Dec 28, 2009
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Feb 21, 2010
Daniel
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I have always been fascinated by the story of the German saboteurs landed by sub off Long Island and Jacksonville, FL. They actually rendezvoused in my old NYC neighborhood when I was a child. This I learn from this very interesting book. The aspect that particularly got my attention was how bumbling was both the prep and work of the saboteurs and the apprehension and trial by US. Not the last time that dots weren't properly connected!
May 31, 2010
Emily
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It says a lot about the attractions of life in America in the 1930s that as traitors and saboteurs the Nazis were only able to muster this pitifully small troupe of half-hearted bunglers. The story of the saboteurs hits notes of farce, tragedy, and just about everything in between. The last few chapters, which deal with the saboteurs' trial by a military commission, have resonance for today.
Jul 27, 2010
Katie
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I had never learned about the attempt by the Nazis to sabotage industrial/rail sites here in the US. The narrative was very well told, and the second half (after they were caught) was fascinating. The parallels between this case and the 9/11 and Guantanamo detainees are striking, and really makes one think.
I've read two books by Michael Dobbs, and he does historical accounts very very well.
I've read two books by Michael Dobbs, and he does historical accounts very very well.
Dec 23, 2010
Robert
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A book that doesn't live up to its spy-story-with-intrigue-billing but instead becomes a story with great insight on how individuals simply don't matter when the great bureaucracies decide to go to war with each other. The four saboteurs combined naivete and stupidity, not fanaticism and daring.
Dec 26, 2008
Mark
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I thought this was a great read. The mission was doomed from the start, and the people who put this team together were idiots. I think the two who turned informant should have got a better deal.
Jun 14, 2010
Mark
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Readable book about catching Nazi spies in 1942... since it has become vogue to trash J. Edgar Hoover & the FBI, I have a hard time telling what is fact & what is hyperbole.
Jun 07, 2009
John
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Interesting read, especially in view of recent history. There were many precedences set in the trials of the saboteurs that have been used in prosecuting terrorists.
Jan 15, 2011
Sonya
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I felt sorry for this group of rag-tag totally unprepared sort of Nazis. Too bad they had to die.
Dec 03, 2011
Dennis
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Two fasinating stories in this book - first, the selection, training, infiltration and capture of the Keystone Kops like saboteurs and second, the decision of FDR to use a military tribunal to try them. Interesting fact, Lincon and FDR were the prime proponents and users of the military tribunal to deal with enemy combatants and set the precidence for Bush. Much of the debate surrounding the use of the tribunal rather than civil courts or military courts martial is identical to today, history
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Jun 01, 2011
Ants
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Firstly, I am jealous of the documentation and archives the author had to work from. However, under the circumstances, it is not surprising.
The book is a real treat. The details are fabulous and offer a picture of history that can not be presented without them.
Read. Enjoy.
The book is a real treat. The details are fabulous and offer a picture of history that can not be presented without them.
Read. Enjoy.
Mar 22, 2007
William
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Go to prueter.org. Click on my web page. Click on Book Summaries, click on American culture/history, scroll down to 574.
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