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War defies logic. Loss of life, destruction, unending pain and misery- the results never seem to make sense. But on the brighter side, war is also a breeding ground for other types of illogical occurrences, namely strange coincidences, premonitions, mysteries, twists of fate, and seemingly supernatural.
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Critical acclaim for William B. Breuer
"A first-class historian."
--Wall Street Journal
For Top Tales of World War II
"As evidenced time and again by the prolific Breuer, WWII continues to be a source of absorbing espionage tales. . . . This is a book for rainy days and long solitary nights by the fire. If there were a genre for cozy nonfiction, this would be the template."
--Publishers Weekly
"A perfect book for the curious and adventure readers...
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"Here are the extraordinary tales behind the ingenious weapons and technological wizardry that determined the outcome of the war. From radar, huff-duff (high frequency direction finding), invisible radio beams, electronic guidance systems, homing devices, and submarine detection equipment, Breuer deftly exposes the gargantuan efforts employed by both adversaries and the fascinating details of the high-stakes warfare waged behind the well-known scenes...
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