THE SECRET ARMIES Spies, Counterspies, and Saboteurs in World War II

The end result of WWII, perhaps more than any other war in history, was decided by the secret armies, individuals, and groups who fought behind the scenes, using subterfuge and top-secret technologies, to change the outcome of the war. This is the story of the Allied operatives whose goal was to strike out at the Axis forces while maintaining the delicate cat-and-mouse game that would keep their own knowledge and actions from the enemy. Johnny Heller delivers another solid performance. His earnest, straightforward narration highlights the dangers of espionage work, epitomized by the Twenty (XX) Committee, who were charged with the almost impossible task of deciding which forfeits were necessary to guard against the enemy discovering the breadth of the Allies' network. E.J.F. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 02]