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You're Stepping on My Cloak and Dagger (Bluejacket Books) By Roger Hall ( US Naval Institute Press )
Release Date: 2004-05
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With a sharp eye and wry wit, Roger Hall recounts his experiences as an American Army officer assigned to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. First published in 1957 to critical and popular acclaim, his book has become a cult favorite in intelligence circles. The story follows Hall's experiences from a junior officer fleeing a tedious training assignment in Louisiana to his quirky and rigorous OSS training rituals in the United States, England, and Scotland. Quick to pick up on the skills necessary for behind-the-lines intelligence work, he became an expert instructor. But he was only reluctantly given operational duties because of his reputation as an iconoclast. In his droll story-telling style, Hall describes his first parachute jump in support of the French resistance as a comedy of errors that terminated prematurely. His last assignment in the war zone came when William Colby appointed him section head of an operations group that made its way on foot through Sweden. Called one of the funniest and most perceptive works ever written about life in the OSS, the book includes a wealth of unforgettable personalities that Hall encountered over the years. 220 pages. Paperback. 6 x 9 inches.
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 Cult Classic in Espionage! ( texterhall2 )
I must admit to being prejudiced in my opinion, because YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY CLOAK AND DAGGER was written by my husband, Roger Hall. This is a wonderful book, considered a cult classic in the espionage field, about Roger's adventures in the OSS during World War II. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the OTHER Amazon reviews, and Google the title of the book and Roger's name to see reviews from major newspapers and magazines around the world. On this Veterans' Day, I salute my beloved late husband, Roger, and all others who served our country.
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 Fun
Fun memories of World War II and the early intelligence game. Probably not relevant to today's world.
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Stepping on My Cloak & Dagger - Still good
I read this tongue-in-cheek memoir years ago, and was happy to discover that it is still a good read. I recommend this as a light-hearted look at a deadly serious business.
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Laughing Out Loud
Really enjoyed this book and often found myself laughing out loud. Too funny to put down, read it in one sitting. Have loaned it out to several friends and they also enjoyed it.
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Wonderful book
I have to admit that it has been some time since I read this book, but it's hysterical. I can still remember (from 1966) quite a bit of the dialog. Unfortunately Roger Hall's obituary was in the paper this morning and I started to look for another copy of it. It's a shame that he didn't go into the CIA, it would have been a much funnier world.
Even though it looks like I won't be able to find one, I'll still wait in line for a copy I"ll remember his medical examination. "What's your name"? "Call me candy bar, I'm half nuts"
I'm going to miss you Roger.
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