Churchill's Secret Warriors

After Britain's defeat in mainland Europe during the harsh winter of 1939, Winston Churchill recognized the need for a powerful response. He initiated the rapid creation of an entirely new form of warfare by assembling a group of unconventional, independent-minded fighters. These pioneers became the first covert operatives, undertaking perilous missions behind enemy lines with little more than the promise of honor and near-certain death. Churchill's Secret Warriors recounts the bold successes of this small band of “freelance pirates,” who conducted highly effective raids against the Nazis—often disguised in enemy uniforms and equipment, breaking traditional wartime rules. Damien Lewis vividly brings to life the courage and camaraderie of this secret unit, chronicling their missions through to the loss of their leader just weeks before the war’s end.