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Double Eagles
Opportunity sometimes falls from the sky as it did on September 15, 1943. A German pilot is shot down over the English Channel and rescued by the British. It is discovered that he is a high ranking ace, and one of several royal princes flying for the Luftwaffe. His capture also opens a whole new avenue for British and American intelligence to determine the effectiveness of their counterintelligence activities to deceive Adolf Hitler as to Allied intentions for an invasion of Europe. Operation Gemini is launched and is one of the most successful spy operations of the war.
Although this is a work of fiction, many of the characters were real and worked in the positions portrayed in the story. The main characters are fictitious. Wars are replete with secrets, deceptions and lies, prompting Winston Churchill to have famously said, and oft-quoted, “In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.” This tale could be one such lie. Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu said, All warfare is based upon deception. So are novels. 575 Pages.
Although this is a work of fiction, many of the characters were real and worked in the positions portrayed in the story. The main characters are fictitious. Wars are replete with secrets, deceptions and lies, prompting Winston Churchill to have famously said, and oft-quoted, “In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies.” This tale could be one such lie. Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu said, All warfare is based upon deception. So are novels. 575 Pages.
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First published August 8, 2011
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June 8, 2017
After a slow start to the book, it turned into a real page turner. The writing though is poor and it seems that minimum editing was done before the book was released. If you can look passed this, then the story is great, and although it is far fetched, it is a novel. The story line reminded me a lot of the WW2 classics by Jack Higgins, which I like very much and I would recommend anyone who enjoyed those books to pick up this one.
April 18, 2025
The Great Decit
I have read this book 6 times I have had it stored in my Kindle for the past 8 years.
I am a Englishman I have lived in the US for the past 35 years, I have been fascinated by this book for the past 8 years I served 3 years in Germany with the B A O R. From 1956 TO 1959 I loved Germany the story is so realistic I believe it could have really happened.
Thank you Bill Getz. L.T Waite
I have read this book 6 times I have had it stored in my Kindle for the past 8 years.
I am a Englishman I have lived in the US for the past 35 years, I have been fascinated by this book for the past 8 years I served 3 years in Germany with the B A O R. From 1956 TO 1959 I loved Germany the story is so realistic I believe it could have really happened.
Thank you Bill Getz. L.T Waite
August 17, 2018
A little forced ending
I liked the idea of the twin brothers being matched up with an enemy air force pilot though it seemed to force the Germans to kill Hitler. Once they established that it leaves the facts of the book with very little to stand on.
I liked the idea of the twin brothers being matched up with an enemy air force pilot though it seemed to force the Germans to kill Hitler. Once they established that it leaves the facts of the book with very little to stand on.
October 4, 2012
Two look-alike pilots, one German, one American wind up in a WW II switcheroo by MI-6 and the OSS to get intelligence from Nazi Germany. The characters and plotting are creative and engaging, but...
An interesting story, well-plotted, brought way down by:
1) a complete lack of competent editing,
2) a complete lack of consistent authorial voice,
3) amateur writing mistakes, particularly in phrasing, and
4) infodumps ... oh, god, make it stop!
Vicious, merciless cutting and help with quotation marks would have gotten this book at least another star. The author passing a good elementary fiction-writing course might have gotten it another. Better control of homonyms might have gotten anoter half-star.
I finished it, and when I wasn't jolted out of my seat by mistakes, enjoyed it.
An interesting story, well-plotted, brought way down by:
1) a complete lack of competent editing,
2) a complete lack of consistent authorial voice,
3) amateur writing mistakes, particularly in phrasing, and
4) infodumps ... oh, god, make it stop!
Vicious, merciless cutting and help with quotation marks would have gotten this book at least another star. The author passing a good elementary fiction-writing course might have gotten it another. Better control of homonyms might have gotten anoter half-star.
I finished it, and when I wasn't jolted out of my seat by mistakes, enjoyed it.
December 9, 2012
Two WWII aviators, one a German Prince and one an American Fighter Pilot. They are brought together when one is shot down and captured during a raid on returning bombers to England. Both bear a great resemblance to one another. The American assumes the identity of the German, he makes it back to Germany after "escaping" from prison.
The German also escapes, makes his way to the USA and then to the Pacific theater and assumes the role of the American. They each go back to the others home, they each fall in love with the others girl, and they are each lsited as killed in action.
To find out how they did this, and why, you will have to red the book. It's worth it to do so.
The German also escapes, makes his way to the USA and then to the Pacific theater and assumes the role of the American. They each go back to the others home, they each fall in love with the others girl, and they are each lsited as killed in action.
To find out how they did this, and why, you will have to red the book. It's worth it to do so.
August 6, 2015
A splendid story that is extremely well written
This book tells a very unlikely story but was so well written that it became to seem plausible. Many twists and turns in the plot. I very much enjoyed the book and no doubt will be following this author and other books from his quiver.
This book tells a very unlikely story but was so well written that it became to seem plausible. Many twists and turns in the plot. I very much enjoyed the book and no doubt will be following this author and other books from his quiver.
August 6, 2015
Great book
I had read a small amount and put the book aside. I'm glad I came back to it. What a great book. It leaves you wishing for a sequel. In my mind that is the highest praise. Read this book.
I had read a small amount and put the book aside. I'm glad I came back to it. What a great book. It leaves you wishing for a sequel. In my mind that is the highest praise. Read this book.
August 17, 2016
E xcellant read
I found this book very gripping . I had not read Bill Gets before and look forward to reading him soon. The twist of twins was a surprise and made a very enjoyable plot change. Thank you for a very enjoyable read.
I found this book very gripping . I had not read Bill Gets before and look forward to reading him soon. The twist of twins was a surprise and made a very enjoyable plot change. Thank you for a very enjoyable read.
July 2, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. Despite the poor editing at times it was a good read and a different twist
August 8, 2013
Completely implausible plot, the writing was abysmal and the editing was worse. I could not finish it and I always finish my books. Epically bad.
January 16, 2015
Great WW2 Novel
Very interesting plot.
Twins exchanging places in opposing air forces at the end of the Nazi reign.
Combat action that is authentic.
Very interesting plot.
Twins exchanging places in opposing air forces at the end of the Nazi reign.
Combat action that is authentic.
March 13, 2015
It feels real to the end.
I kept wondering how I had not read of this before. Gets did superb job of research and time line management.
I kept wondering how I had not read of this before. Gets did superb job of research and time line management.
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