The astonishing story of how in Egypt, 1942, Colonel Dudley Clarke's ingenious, eccentric A Force thwarted the Nazis and invented a whole new playbook of military deception
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Robert Hutton delves into the nature of communication and deception, exploring the nuances of language used to convey information. Drawing from his experience in political journalism, he dissects the art of "uncommunication" and the subtle ways meaning can be obscured. His work also ventures into captivating historical investigations, revealing complex operations where truth and falsehood intertwine. Hutton's writing is characterized by its sharp analysis and engaging narrative, making intricate subjects accessible and intriguing for the reader.
- 2024
- 2018
Agent Jack: The True Story of MI5's Secret Nazi Hunter
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Revealed for the first time, the astonishing story of the MI5 agent at the heart of Operation Fifth Column, the secret wartime operation to flush out traitors and Nazi sympathisers on British soil.
- 2014
You can steer a truck through the gap between a lie and the simple truth. This book tells you how to load the truck.
- 2013
A wincingly witty compendium of the many weird and wonderful words and phrases only ever seen in newspapers.