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Admiral Canaris, the head of the German military intelligence service, was characterized by his Soviet counterpart as "the most dangerous intelligence agent in the world." Canaris was loyal to old Germany – however, the conquering and racist regime of Adolf Hitler repulsed him. After the failed assassination attempt on the Führer in June 1944, Canaris was arrested and executed a week before the end of the war. To what extent he was involved in the preparations for the assassination itself remains unclear, but it is said that he coordinated several previous attempts to remove Hitler and even tried to negotiate a separate peace with the British. In a thrilling and credible account of the intricate battle of espionage networks, Richard Bassett reveals how Canaris's determined efforts managed to influence the course of World War II.
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Author: Bassett Richard
Publication date: October 18, 2016
Manufacturer: NAŠE VOJSKO - knižní distribuce s.r.o.
Genres: Non-fiction literature, Books, History and facts, World war ii, War books, War novels
Pages: 356
ISBN/EAN: 9788020616210