A short book on what would be described as a "minor raid" but very interesting for the fact that this was one of the first parachute assaults by the allies.
Even with the best of plans things still go horribly wrong. A good read as always with Hastings
There is nothing conclusive to suggest that Pontecorvo was a spy, however there are several dozens interesting tidbits in here. Again, just how useless were MI5? The Answer: Staggeringly .
This is very heavy on nuclear physics, all of which went straight over my head, but worth the effort if you are interested in the the Cold War.
A great read about Ursula Kuczynski who spied for Russia for decades, survived Stalin's purges, and died in her 90's.
A remarkable woman, raised three children and ran among many others Klaus Fuchs, the spy who did the most damage to the west, by passing on almost daily updates regarding the wests development of the nuclear bomb to Russia.
MacIntyre is very readable
Runyon is wonderful, so very funny, very readable. A grown up Wodehouse. Enjoyable at anytime.
I love seeing politicians made to look foolish, but in this case they did it themselves. I knew Thatcher was arrogant & I've been...
