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Conspiracies of World War II: Devious Plots, Sinister Saboteurs and Extraordinary Enigmas

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There are a wealth of conspiracies surrounding World War II, from covert assassinations to outlandish secret missions and shocking cover-ups. Intelligence agencies practiced stunning deceptions and disinformation was spread widely, but what truths lie beneath these elaborate theories? Military historian Alexander Macdonald examines the evidence.

In this fascinating book, you will learn
• The Nazis really set up a secret base in Antarctica
• Franklin D. Roosevelt allowed Pearl Harbor to be bombed so that America could be drawn into the war
• A secret plot by US intelligence led to the assassination of top general George Patton
• Adolf Hitler really faked his own death and escaped from the bunker in 1945

With black and white photographs throughout, this book is a gripping analysis of conspiracies surrounding the Second World War.

256 pages, Paperback

Published November 28, 2023

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Alexander MacDonald

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Alexander MacDonald is a military historian and author

See also:
Alexander MacDonald, Canadian bishop, 1859-1941
Alexander MacDonald, Scottish war poet, 1698–1770
Alexander MacDonald, Scottish antiquary, 1791-1850
Alexander MacDonald, 1878-1939

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October 21, 2023
A fascinating account of conspiracies during this crucial piece of history.

I learnt so much whilst listening to this audiobook, it is hugely engaging and I would definitely recommend it.

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.
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36 reviews
December 2, 2023
Having received an audiobook code for "Conspiracies of World War II," I must highlight the book's engaging structure—featuring intriguing tales of conspiracy. Each narrative, provided an enjoyable little tale.

The narrator pace is a little slow but this can be fixed with speed settings, overall an interesting and short book made better by being in audiobook format.
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135 reviews1 follower
December 22, 2024
Sensationalist, biased, and lacking citation for its sources, this book is problematic in a lot of ways but it was still entertaining. I will have to read a more well-cited book to see if many of the author’s claims are true.
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31 reviews
December 29, 2024
Some interesting stories that have come through. Makes you think and wonder how many are truth and long term effects they have.
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Author 23 books21 followers
February 17, 2025
A fascinating collection of stories from WWII and insight into a lot of the spycraft, and deception used to win the war.
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