The Hornet's Sting: The Amazing Untold Story of World War II Spy Thomas Sneum
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Book Overview
Based on hundreds of hours of interviews with Sneum, Mark Ryan describes how Tommy made an incredible escape from Denmark in a battered old Hornet Moth aircraft - which he had to refuel in mid-air by... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1616081708
ISBN13:9781616081706
Release Date:February 2011
Publisher:Skyhorse Publishing
Length:408 Pages
Weight:1.04 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Couldn't Put It Down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This is a great story and all the more amazing because it actually happened. I'm surprised that no one has made a movie from this book. The story shows how incredible individuals acting on their bravery, wits and skills can outwit the military machine. Could not put this book down.
A Must Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Mark Ryan's fast-paced story of World War Two Danish spy Thomas Sneum is a classic. If you happen to have read Ken Follett's 2002 fictional take on Sneum's fascinating escapades ("Hornet Flight"), you will really enjoy this full factual accounting of how one man helped change the course of history. There is so much more to this man's death-defying escapes (two), British spy agency intrique, and coolness under pressure. But the guy was human after all, as Ryan records his love-in-the-face-of-danger affairs with the ladies. All in all, this story proves that facts are stranger than fiction!
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