Summaries of books by Giles Milton:
Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat
Giles Milton
The book narrates the story of a secret group of British experts tasked with devising unconventional warfare tactics during World War II. It details their creation of ingenious weapons and daring operations that played a crucial role in undermining the Nazi war machine.
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White Gold
The Extraordinary Story of Thomas Pellow and Islam's One Million White Slaves
Giles Milton
The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of Thomas Pellow, a Cornishman who was captured at sea by Barbary pirates and enslaved in North Africa in the early 18th century. It delves into the wider historical context of white slavery in the Islamic world, detailing the fates of Europeans abducted and sold into bondage during this period.
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Checkmate in Berlin
The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World
Giles Milton
The book chronicles the intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union in post-World War II Berlin, focusing on the political and military confrontations that led to the city's division. It details the espionage, brinkmanship, and the lives of key players involved in the struggle that set the stage for the broader Cold War conflict.
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