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Cabell, a journalist and author, recounts how Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, spent five years during World War II in the world of intelligence, counterintelligence, and special force units. He was selected by the British Director of Naval Intelligence to take covert trips to Europe, America, and North Africa, and Cabell describes the special operations and events Fleming participated in, like Operations Goldeneye and Ruthless, the formation of 30 Assault Unit, his role in Rudolf Hess' flight to the UK, and the influence of these events on his novels. The book is based on documents in the British National Archive and biographical details about other figures. Distributed by Casemate. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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While his extravagant and glamorous lifestyle is well known, little has been published concerning Ian Fleming's contribution during the Second World War.In the very early days of the War, Fleming was earmarked by the Director of Naval Intelligence as his 'right hand man'. From the outset he was in the center of events, meeting with key political and military figures as well as those of exceptional intelligence, experience and courage. All this was to give him invaluable background when he came to write the Bond novels.The author has uncovered through official documentation, private papers and contacts the depth of Fleming's work in Naval Intelligence. Fascinating insights of those he worked with and details of covert trips to Europe and North Africa emerge.Fleming was closely associated with 30 Assault Unit, a crack team of Commandos who took the fight to the enemy. The book reveals both the history of 30 AU and Fleming's role.
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