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Overview'Charles Kennedy' parachuted into a moonlit Austrian forest and searched frantically for his lost radio set. His real name was Leo Hillman and he was a Jewish refugee from Vienna. He was going home. Men and women of Churchill’s secret Special Operations Executive worked to free Austria from Hitler's grip. Many were themselves Austrians who had fled Nazi persecution. Trained and equipped by SOE, they courageously returned to their homeland. Some died in the attempt. Their moving stories are part of the history of how Austria recovered her sovereignty. With a Foreword by Michael Zimmermann, Austrian Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter DixonPublisher: Cloudshill Press Imprint: Cloudshill Press Edition: Peter Dixon ed. Volume: 3 ISBN: 9781916027398ISBN 10: 1916027393 Publication Date: 04 April 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsForeword Introduction A Jewish Soldier The Long Road Home Approaching Storm Espionage and Sabotage Early Days Working from Outside The Slovenian Route Out of Italy Final Push Endgame Conclusion Acknowledgements Dramatis Personae Chronology Glossary Sources and Further Reading Index BibliographyReviews'An extraordinary and compelling account of the little-known operations of SOE and Austria in World War Two. Peter Dixon shines a light on the bravery of the agents, in a narrative told with colour and vivacity, yet great sensitivity and meticulous research', Dr Helen Fry, author of Spymaster. Author InformationPeter Dixon is a researcher, lecturer and author who writes nonfiction, with a focus on war and peace. He served for over 30 years as a Royal Air Force pilot and spent the next decade leading the charity Concordis International in its conflict resolution work in Sudan and other divided societies. He completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge in 2015 on outside intervention in civil wars. He and his wife Ingrid, also an author, work from their home in Gloucestershire, England, when their five grandchildren allow them to do so. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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