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MI9
A History of the Secret Service for Escape and Evasion in World War Two
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A thrilling history of MI9—the WWII organization that engineered the escape of Allied forces from behind enemy lines
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MI9 offers a thrilling history of the World War II organisation that engineered the escape of Allied forces from behind enemy lines.
“A fitting tribute to the hundreds of men and women who risked their lives in assisting Allied escapees.”—Giles Milton, Sunday Times (London)
“A masterful retelling with a fascinating cast of characters straight out of a John le Carré thriller.”—Mark Felton, author of Castle of the Eagles
When Allied fighters were trapped behind enemy lines, one branch of military intelligence helped them escape: MI9. The organisation set up clandestine routes that zig-zagged across Nazi-occupied Europe, enabling soldiers and airmen to make their way home. Secret agents and resistance fighters risked their lives and those of their families to hide the men.
Drawing on declassified files and eye-witness testimonies from across Europe and the United States, Helen Fry provides a significant reassessment of MI9’s wartime role. Central to its success were figures such as Airey Neave, Jimmy Langley, Sam Derry, and Mary Lindell—one of only a few women parachuted into enemy territory for MI9. This astonishing account combines escape and evasion tales with the previously untold stories behind the establishment of MI9—and reveals how the organisation saved thousands of lives.
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MI9 by Helen Fry is lauded for its meticulous research and gripping narrative, illuminating the often-overlooked role of MI9 in assisting Allied escapes during World War II. The book is praised for its detailed accounts and vivid personal stories, highlighting the courage and sacrifice of those involved. Fry's access to previously classified files provides a fresh and comprehensive exploration of the agency's operations, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9780300260939
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 October 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 26 b-w illus. + 1 map
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Helen Fry is a specialist in the history of British Intelligence. She is the author of The Walls Have Ears, The London Cage, and over twenty books focusing on intelligence and POWs in World War II.
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