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MI9

A History of the Secret Service for Escape and Evasion in World War Two

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MI9

By: Helen Fry
Narrated by: Helen Lloyd
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A thrilling history of MI9 - the WWII organization that engineered the escape of Allied forces from behind enemy lines

When Allied fighters were trapped behind enemy lines, one branch of military intelligence helped them escape: MI9. The organization set up clandestine routes that zigzagged 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, who was 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 organization saved thousands of lives.

©2020 Helen Fry (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing Europe Freedom & Security Great Britain Military Politics & Government Espionage War Imperialism World History Military Nonfiction
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A very interesting book which was made even better by the narrator’s clear narration and the fact that each major chapter is broken down into shorter smaller stories. Perfectly for listening to when you’ve not got time to listen for a couple of hours at a time. The variety of people, places, and stories covered made this an extremely worthwhile listen for me. Highly recommended!

A fascinating book

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A truly phenomenal book about an agency I didn't know existed! A MUST READ !

Fantastic Listen!

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The story of heroism behind the scenes: civilian as well as military.

"We shall remember them."

Excellent

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Great detail and the passion the writer has is very engaging. On to find another book by the author

Super writer with an eye for detail

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An incredible insight into secretive organisation created and established during the world wars.

Some of the people involved whether military or civilian. Listing the enormous risks they took and how they went about it.

I particularly enjoyed the enginuity of the compass buttons that hit in plain sight.

Incredible well written and narrated.

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