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The True Intrepid

2001 Biography & Autobiography
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Release : 2001
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 182/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The True Intrepid by : Bill MacDonald

Download or read book The True Intrepid written by Bill MacDonald. This book was released on 2001. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second World War intelligence exploits of William Stephenson-the mysterious man known simply as "Intrepid" who is said to be the real-life model for Ian Fleming's James Bond-were celebrated in his lifetime in espionage lore the world over. As head of the British Security Coordination, a predecessor of the CIA, Stephenson was responsible for the hugely successful covert political war against all sources of Axis strength. Subsequently, though, some observers questioned certain aspects of Stephenson's career. In this fascinating re-examination of the historical record, Bill Macdonald documents Stephenson's clouded early life and unravels the tangled strings of information that run through secret papers and previous books to reveal the astonishing details of the man who said: "Nothing deceives like a document."A revised paperback reprint of a Maclean's magazine bestseller, The True Intrepid features historical photographs, personal interviews with those who worked with Stephenson, and a foreword by the CIA's staff historian and former CIA staff officer, Thomas F. Troy.

A Man Called Intrepid

1980-06-12 World War, 1939-1945
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Release : 1980-06-12
Genre : World War, 1939-1945
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Book Rating : 527/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis A Man Called Intrepid by : William Stevenson

Download or read book A Man Called Intrepid written by William Stevenson. This book was released on 1980-06-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephenson, whose code name was Intrepid, tells how he established a worldwide intelligence network to combat Nazism.

Intrepid's Last Case

2017-10-10 History
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Release : 2017-10-10
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 186/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Intrepid's Last Case by : William Stevenson

Download or read book Intrepid's Last Case written by William Stevenson. This book was released on 2017-10-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intrepid's Last Case chronicles the post-World War II activities of Sir William Stephenson, whose fascinating role in helping to defeat the Nazis was the subject of the worldwide bestseller A Man Called Intrepid. Sir William Stephenson (Intrepid) still stood at the center of events when he and author William Stevenson discussed in the 1980s an investigation into sudden allegations that Intrepid's wartime aide, Dick Ellis, had been both a Soviet mole and a Nazi spy. They concluded that the rumors grew, ironically, from Intrepid's last wartime case involving the first major Soviet intelligence defector of the new atomic age: Igor Gouzenko. Intrepid saved Gouzenko and found him sanctuary inside a Canadian spy school. Gouzenko was about to make more devastating disclosures than those concerning atomic espionage when the case was mysteriously terminated and Intrepid's organization dissolved. Unraveling the implications of Gouzenko's defection and Intrepid's removal from the case, tracing the steps of Dick Ellis and disclosing much new information regarding United States and Canadian postwar intelligence activities, Intrepid's Last Case is a story that for sheer excitement rivals the best spy fiction--and is all the more important because every word is true. Filled with never-before-revealed facts on the Soviet/Western nuclear war dance and a compelling portrayal of the mind of a professional spy, Intrepid's Last Case picks up where the first book ended, at the very roots of the cold war. It describes one of the most widespread cover-ups and bizarre betrayals in intelligence history. This is the incredible Intrepid against the KGB.

Past to Present

2012-09-04 Biography & Autobiography
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Release : 2012-09-04
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 376/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Past to Present by : William Stevenson

Download or read book Past to Present written by William Stevenson. This book was released on 2012-09-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Stevenson may be best known for his friendship with and books about another William Stephenson, otherwise known as Intrepid, whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of history. Originally published in 1976, A Man Called Intrepid sold over 2 million copies and quickly became a New York Timesbestseller. However, readers will be just as fascinated by his life’s story and adventures. Stevenson chronicles the major events of his life, beginning with his daring and dangerous time as a naval pilot during WWII flying a multitude of legendary aircraft—Stringbag, Tiger Moth, Seafire, Hellcats—and learning various maneuvers in the skies enroute to Russia, over England, Canada, Scotland, and the Pacific. After the war, still yearning for adventure, he returns to Canada to write for The Toronto Daily Star, where he again meets William Stephenson (aka Intrepid) on assignment and develops a lifelong friendship. Stevenson travels the globe, visiting Hong Kong, Delhi, Kashmir, Kenya, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Thailand, and many other exotic locals, where he meets iconic figures, such as Ian Fleming, Prime Minister Nehru, Ho Chi Minh, Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Tse-tung, Zhou Enlai, Tito, Khrushchev, and the King of Thailand among others. Privy to confidential information, full of international intrigue, Stevenson is a living embodiment of modern history. Past to Present, with story after amazing story to tell, will leave the reader breathless.

Codename Intrepid

2019-08-06
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Release : 2019-08-06
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Book Rating : 448/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Codename Intrepid by : Ethan Quinn

Download or read book Codename Intrepid written by Ethan Quinn. This book was released on 2019-08-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Manitoba, Winnipeg, a bronze statue of Sir William Stephenson proudly stands as a testament to this hero's legacy. He was a dedicated soldier, a gifted inventor, an extraordinary businessman and a spy. From his humble Canadian beginnings, William Stephenson enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps and rapidly moved through the ranks of the armed forces. Eventually earning himself the codename Intrepid for his immense bravery and dedication, Stephenson found himself a crucial cog in the war efforts against Nazi Germany in WWII. He became the senior official of the British Security Coordination, ensuring that British and American intelligence was safely passed between authorities. He became closely affiliated with Winston Churchill, and his wartime antics served as the main inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond.

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