Operation Jedburgh D-Day and America’s First Shadow War
Operation Jedburgh D-Day and America’s First Shadow War by Colin Beavan is a detailed exploration of a significant covert operation during World War II. Published by Penguin on April 24, 2007, this reprint edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The book recounts the events of 1943 when nearly three hundred American, British, and French soldiers, known as “shadow warriors,” parachuted into France to support the French Resistance and conduct guerrilla warfare against German forces in preparation for the D-Day invasion.
Readers will find a comprehensive narrative that draws on numerous interviews with surviving members of Operation Jedburgh and their families. Beavan, whose grandfather played a role in directing the operation, provides insights into the lives of these soldiers and the impact of their missions on military tactics. The book covers themes related to history, military strategy, and the personal experiences of those involved in this pivotal moment, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of warfare and collaboration during World War II.
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A thrilling account of one of the most important covert operations of World War II
In 1943, less than a year before D-Day, nearly three hundred American, British, and French soldiers—shadow warriors—parachuted deep behind enemy lines in France as part of the covert Operation Jedburgh. Working with the beleaguered French Resistance, the “Jeds” launched a stunningly effective guerrilla campaign against the Germans in preparation for the Normandy invasion. Colin Beavan, whose grandfather helped direct Operation Jedburgh for the Office of Strategic Services, draws on scores of interviews with the surviving Jeds and their families to tell the thrilling story of the rowdy daredevils who carried out America’s first specialforces missions—forever changing the way Americans wage war.
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