My Adventures as a Spy by Baden-Powell of Gilwell

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Author Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
LoC No. 16012910
Title My Adventures as a Spy
Note Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "My Adventures as a Spy" by Lieut.-Gen. Sir Robert Baden-Powell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and insights into the world of espionage during wartime, revealing the intricacies and operations of spies across Europe. Baden-Powell's analysis extends to various forms of spying, including tactical, strategical, and field agents, while he also shares anecdotes that highlight the bravery and cleverness required in this dangerous profession. The opening of the book sets the stage for Baden-Powell's exploration of espionage, explaining the misconceptions surrounding spies and their roles. He elaborates on the distinctions among different spy types, from strategical and tactical agents to field spies, providing context about the practices and operations during wartime. He introduces a historical example of Major André from the American War of Independence to illustrate how the term "spy" can be misapplied. This establishes a foundation for the subsequent discussions on espionage tactics and narrative examples that will unfold throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class UB: Military science: Military administration
Subject Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Subject Spies -- Great Britain -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 15715
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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