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You're Stepping on My Cloak and Dagger (Bluejacket Books)
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Manufacturer: US Naval Institute Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.548673092
EAN: 9781591143536
ISBN: 1591143535
Label: US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer: US Naval Institute Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 220
Publication Date: 2004-05
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Studio: US Naval Institute Press
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Editorial Reviews:
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With a sharp eye and wry wit, Roger Hall recounts his experiences as an American Army officer assigned to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. First published in 1957 to critical and popular acclaim, his book has become a cult favorite in intelligence circles. The story follows Hall's experiences from a junior officer fleeing a tedious training assignment in Louisiana to his quirky and rigorous OSS training rituals in the United States, England, and Scotland. Quick to pick up on the skills necessary for behind-the-lines intelligence work, he became an expert instructor. But he was only reluctantly given operational duties because of his reputation as an iconoclast. In his droll story-telling style, Hall describes his first parachute jump in support of the French resistance as a comedy of errors that terminated prematurely. His last assignment in the war zone came when William Colby appointed him section head of an operations group that made its way on foot through Sweden. Called one of the funniest and most perceptive works ever written about life in the OSS, the book includes a wealth of unforgettable personalities that Hall encountered over the years. 220 pages. Paperback. 6 x 9 inches.
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Summary: Rip-roaring fun!
Comment: It's wonderfully written in the vernacular of a down-Eastern upper-crust boffin. Terrific fun and informative too. Not to be missed if you're into the history of spying.
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Summary: Cult Classic in Espionage!
Comment: I must admit to being prejudiced in my opinion, because YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY CLOAK AND DAGGER was written by my husband, Roger Hall. This is a wonderful book, considered a cult classic in the espionage field, about Roger's adventures in the OSS during World War II. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the OTHER Amazon reviews, and Google the title of the book and Roger's name to see reviews from major newspapers and magazines around the world. On this Veterans' Day, I salute my beloved late husband, Roger, and all others who served our country.
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Summary: Fun
Comment: Fun memories of World War II and the early intelligence game. Probably not relevant to today's world.
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Summary: Stepping on My Cloak & Dagger - Still good
Comment: I read this tongue-in-cheek memoir years ago, and was happy to discover that it is still a good read. I recommend this as a light-hearted look at a deadly serious business.
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Summary: Laughing Out Loud
Comment: Really enjoyed this book and often found myself laughing out loud. Too funny to put down, read it in one sitting. Have loaned it out to several friends and they also enjoyed it.
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