{"title":"Peter Hore","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the riveting works of \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Hore\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his contributions to the genres of history and military literature. With a focus on captivating narratives and meticulous research, Peter Hore crafts stories that bring historic events and figures to life. His expertise lies particularly in naval history, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of the 20th-century conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Wrens of World War II\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the untold stories of the Women's Royal Naval Service. Through vivid storytelling, Hore highlights the vital roles these women played during a critical period in history, offering readers an engaging and educational experience. His books are must-reads for anyone intrigued by wartime history and the unsung heroes who shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for history enthusiasts and military aficionados alike, Peter Hore's books provide a unique perspective on the past, making them a cherished addition to any collection. Explore his works to gain a deeper understanding of the events and individuals that have profoundly influenced modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wrens-of-world-war-ii-by-peter-hore-9781922488633","title":"The Wrens of World War II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World War II codebreaking station at Bletchley is well known, and its activities documented in detail. Its decryption capabilities were vital to the war effort, significantly aiding Allied victory. But where did the messages being deciphered come from in the first place?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the extraordinary untold story of the Y service, a secret even more closely guarded than Bletchley Park. The Y service was the code for the chain of wireless intercept stations around Britain and all over the world. Hundreds of wireless operators, many of them civilians, listened to German, Italian, and Japanese radio networks and meticulously logged everything they heard. Some messages were used tactically, but most were sent on to Station X – Bletchley Park – where they were deciphered, translated, and consolidated to build a comprehensive overview of the enemy’s movements and intentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Hore delves into the fascinating history of the Y service, with particular reference to the girls of the Women’s Royal Naval Service: Wrens who escaped from Singapore to Colombo as the war raged, only to be torpedoed in the Atlantic on their way back to Britain; the woman who had a devastatingly true premonition that disaster would strike on her way to Gibraltar; the Australian who went from being captain of the English Women’s Cricket team to a WWII Wren to the head of Abbotleigh girls' school in Sydney; how the Y service helped to hunt the German battleship Bismarck in the North Atlantic, and how it helped to torpedo a Japanese cruiser in the Indian Ocean. Together, these incredible stories build a picture of World War II as it has never been viewed before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657164509420,"sku":"9781922488633","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13297453482872.jpg?v=1752483669"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-hore.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}