Table of Contents

Chronology / Maps / Acknowledgements / Introduction / Chapter 1: Lions of Judah / Chapter 2: War Without Hate / Chapter 3: Swings of the Pendulum / Chapter 4: Fit Only for War / Chapter 5: Operation Topsy / Chapter 6: Across the Sea and Sands / Chapter 7: The 'Desperate Gamble' / Chapter 8: Defeat / Chapter 9: Retribution / Chapter 10: 'A Most Inglorious Episode' / Appendix: Orders of Battle / Notes / Glossary / Bibliography / Index

Promotional Information

Although ultimately unsuccessful, Operation Agreement was one of the most dramatic raids of the war in North Africa. This dramatic retelling of the events emphasizes the often-overlooked story of the Jewish volunteers of the Special Interrogation Group.

About the Author

Douglas John Sadler BA (Hons), M.Phil., FRHistS FSA (Scotl) is a military historian with some two dozen titles in print or preparation; he lectures at the Centre for Lifelong Learning at Sunderland University and is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He is a very experienced and much travelled battlefield tour guide covering most major conflicts in the UK, Europe and North Africa. He knows the ground over which the Desert War was fought. He is also a keen historical interpreter with much experience of delivering history in innovative ways for schools, the community and the media (Clans series for Mentorn). He is married with two grown up daughters and lives in Mid-Northumberland.

Reviews

"The book is a good read and is well researched and documented" - IPMS/USA"Operation Agreement is a must-read not only for military historians but also for military officers." - Military History