Between silk and cyanide : The Story of SOE's Code War

*Between Silk and Cyanide : The Story of SOE's Code War London: Harper Collins, 1998. second printing London. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. I read this I thought it was actually fascinating, but then I have found World War II fascinating-English edition printed in London 3rd English Published by Harper Collins 1998. 614 pages.set in Sabon by Roland typesetting Limited bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk printed in England by Clays Limited, St. Ives place There are several different publishers ?. First English publication. Dust jacket is in good condition. Pages are starting to tan.In 1942, Leo Marks left his father's famous bookshop, 84 Charing Cross Road, and went off to fight the war. He was twenty-two. Soon recognized as a cryptographer of genius, he became head of communications at the Special Operations Executive (SOE),he revolutionized the codemaking techniques of the Allies - trained some of the most famous agents dropped into occupied Europe, including the White Rabbit and Violette Szabo.- top codemaker, Marks had a unique perspective on a most fascinating and, until now, little-known aspects of the Second World War. resulting in a thrilling and poignant memoir that celebrates individual courage and endeavor,without losing sight of the human cost - horror of war. .Ruth Reaser..LAX Vespa shipped through United States Post to fulfill your order,Los Angeles I carefully pack your book-recycled materials,hop on my Vespa visit the PO to have it placed in our mail system-your books wrapped,you get the copy you were viewing carefully packed. need soon will fit in priority mail envelope flat rate. Between Silk and Cyanide: The Story of SOE's Code War Author Leo Marks Harper Collins, 1998 London England ISBN 0002559447, 9780002559447 Length 614 pages blk 10 mk bib2035 ..