THE MASKS OF WAR

by George Langelaan ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

From a Field Security policeman in the early years of the war, the author, escaping from France at Dunkirk, not only underwent training for a secret agent but also submitted to plastic surgery to prevent recognition when he was returned to Occupied France. This is the story of his training, his operation and his adventures with the Resistance, the Germans, in prison, on escape routes, in counter-espionage in England, on assignment in Algiers and of the days of the Liberation. Full of episodes and incidents, working alone or in company of others, this is cloak and dagger yarning of World War II which has its moments of danger, some humor and an on-your-toes atmosphere as the author tells of his own exploits in bringing off missions and those of others whose operations fulfilled -- and sometimes more than fulfilled -- orders. Plenty of action and some good tales should keep a masculine audience occupied.

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Publisher: Doubleday

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1959

Categories: NONFICTION