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A history of the elaborate and brilliantly sustained World War II intelligence operation by which Hitler's generals were tricked into giving away vital Nazi secrets "A great book."--Michael Goodman, BBC History Magazine "An astonishing story of wartime espionage."--Robert Hutton, author of Agent Jack At the outbreak of World War II, MI6 spymaster Thomas Kendrick arrived at the Tower of London to set up a top secret operation: German prisoners' cells were to be bugged and listeners installed behind the walls to record and transcribe their private conversations. This mission proved so effective that it would go on to be set up at three further sites--and provide the Allies with crucial insight into new technology being developed by the Nazis. In this astonishing history, Helen Fry uncovers the inner workings of the bugging operation. On arrival at stately-homes-turned-prisons like Trent Park, high-ranking German generals and commanders were given a "phony" interrogation, then treated as "guests," wined and dined at exclusive clubs, and encouraged to talk. And so it was that the Allies got access to some of Hitler's most closely guarded secrets--and from those most entrusted to protect them.

Herman Rothman se narodil několik let předtím, než se v Německu dostal k moci Adolf Hitler. Jako dítě zažil postupné oklešťování práv Židů i jejich pronásledování včetně tragické Křišťálové noci. Podařilo se mu uniknout před nacismem z Německa do Británie jako dítěti v tzv. Kindertransportu. Dospívání těchto dětských uprchlíků v Anglii bylo těžké, museli zapomenout na studium, těžce pracovali za malou almužnu. Jakmile to jen bylo možné, přihlásil se do britské armády. S ní pak postupoval Evropou, až se dostal zpět do Německa, kde po válce zůstal jako člen kontrarozvědné sekce. Jeho úkolem bylo vyslýchat vyšší důstojníky německé armády a potenciální válečné zločince. Zlatým hřebem činnosti jeho skupiny bylo nalezení Hitlerovy závěti, politické i osobní, včetně Goebbelsova dodatku, u jednoho ze zadržených, který se skrýval pod cizí identitou.

The narrative explores the author's deep sense of gratitude towards Britain for saving their life, leading to their participation in the monumental D-Day invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Despite the immense risks and personal losses endured during this pivotal moment in history, the author reflects on their commitment and unwavering resolve to contribute to the war effort, highlighting themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the impact of collective courage during one of the most significant military operations.