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Secret Agent, Unsung Hero

Peter Dowding

Young Australian teacher Bruce Dowding arrived in Paris in 1938, planning only to improve his understanding of French language and culture. Secret Agent, Unsung Hero draws on decades of research to reveal, for the first time, his coming of age as a leader in escape and evasion during World War II. Dowding helped exfiltrate hundreds of Allied servicemen from occupied France and paid the ultimate price. He was beheaded by the Nazis just after his 29th birthday in 1943. Duration - 13h 24m. Author - Peter Dowding. Narrator - Peter Holland. Published Date - Sunday, 28 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 Pen and Sword ©.

Location:

United States

Description:

Young Australian teacher Bruce Dowding arrived in Paris in 1938, planning only to improve his understanding of French language and culture. Secret Agent, Unsung Hero draws on decades of research to reveal, for the first time, his coming of age as a leader in escape and evasion during World War II. Dowding helped exfiltrate hundreds of Allied servicemen from occupied France and paid the ultimate price. He was beheaded by the Nazis just after his 29th birthday in 1943. Duration - 13h 24m. Author - Peter Dowding. Narrator - Peter Holland. Published Date - Sunday, 28 January 2024. Copyright - © 2023 Pen and Sword ©.

Language:

English


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