Bücher von William B. Breuer

An account of the machinations intended to bamboozle the Germans over true Allied invasion plans in 1944. On D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Allies gained total surprise, but only two months later did the deception scheme pass into history, by which time Allied victory in Europe was assured.

In the years ahead, Wernher von Braun and his German rocket team, nearly all of whom became naturalized citizens of the United States, collaborated with American scientists to overcome enormous space achievements by the Soviets--and bungling by Washington politicians--to send Neil Armstrong scampering about on the moon in 1969.

American women have had a sterling tradition of courage, sacrifice, and dedication in support roles in the armed services in times of war, and as spies, guerrilla leaders, and frontline correspondents.