Tag: World War II

  • The Fifteen by William Geroux

    The Fifteen by William Geroux

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Fifteen: A very one-sided trade proposal. Quick synopsis: The story of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Germany during World War II of soldiers facing the death penalty. Fact for Non-History People: There was approximately 400,000 German POWs in the U.S. during World War II. Fact for History Nerds:…

  • The Prosecutor by Jack Fairweather

    The Prosecutor by Jack Fairweather

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Prosecutor: Never let them forget. Quick synopsis: The story of Fritz Bauer who kept going after Nazis even after the Nuremberg trial. Fact for Non-History People: Instead of a trial at the end of World War II, Stalin just wanted to just execute the entire German General Staff of fifty…

  • Paris Undercover by Matthew Goodman

    Paris Undercover by Matthew Goodman

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Paris Undercover: With friends like this…. Quick synopsis: The story of two women in Nazi-occupied Paris and a huge betrayal. Fact for Non-History People: At least 39 women were sent into occupied-Paris by the British SOE.   Fact for History Nerds: The American OSS employed nearly 24,000 spies in World War…

  • Last Hope Island by Lynne Olson

    Last Hope Island by Lynne Olson

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Last Hope Island: I mean, it was a lot more than just one island. Quick synopsis: The story of the refugee governments who went to England to fight on during World War II. Fact for Non-History People: Polish fighter pilots kicked all sorts of ass. Remember that before you make a…

  • No More Secrets by Betty Webb

    No More Secrets by Betty Webb

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for No More Secrets: Secrets, secrets can be fun! Quick synopsis: The story of Betty Webb who served at Bletchley Park and the Pentagon in World War II. Fact for Non-History People: The Pentagon is the third-largest office building in the world. Fact for History Nerds: Bletchley Park’s activities were kept secret…

  • The Forgers by Roger Moorhouse

    The Forgers by Roger Moorhouse

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Forgers: Sometimes, crime is good. Quick synopsis: The story of Polish diplomats and their passport forgery operation in World War II.   Fact for Non-History People: It’s estimated the Germans carried out more than 600 separate massacres against Polish POWs and civilians. Fact for History Nerds: One of the early…

  • Under Cover of Darkness by Amy Bell

    Under Cover of Darkness by Amy Bell

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Under Cover of Darkness: If the bombs didn’t get you… Quick synopsis: A look at various murders in London during World War II.   Fact for Non-History People: There were at least two active serial killers in London during World War II. Fact for History Nerds: Between 1898 and 1939, England…

  • Operation Biting by Max Hastings

    Operation Biting by Max Hastings

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Operation Biting: Disclaimer: No actual biting occurs. Quick synopsis: The story of the British parachute assault to capture Nazi radar in 1942.   Fact for Non-History People: British paratroopers did not have reserve shoots while U.S paratroopers did. Fact for History Nerds: General Eisenhower started World War II a colonel but…

  • When Harry Met Pablo by Matthew Algeo

    When Harry Met Pablo by Matthew Algeo

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for When Harry Met Pablo: Give’em Hell Harry meets the man with 23 names. Quick synopsis: The story of when former U.S. President Harry Truman met Pablo Picasso.   Fact for Non-History People: Pablo Picasso’s full name contains 23 different names. Fact for History Nerds: Truman met his wife Bess when he…