Draws on published and unpublished sources to tell the story of how ordinary men and women from all walks of life risked torture and death in German-occupied Normandy to furnish the allied forces with detailed information of the German coastal defenses, knowledge essential for D- Day success. Includes b&w historical photos. First published in 1958 by E. P. Dutton & Co. Collier has contributed to many British and American magazines and has written several books on WWII. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
