Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

The Shetland 'Bus': Transporting Secret Agents Across the North Sea in WW2

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

A history of the World War II clandestine special operations group that linked German-occupied Norway with Scotland’s Shetland Islands.

The Shetland Bus was not a bus, but the nickname of a special operations group that set up a route across the North Sea between Norway and the Shetland Islands, north-east of mainland Scotland. The first voyage was made by Norwegian sailors to help their compatriots in occupied Norway, but soon the Secret Intelligence Service and the Special Operations Executive asked if they would be prepared to carry cargoes of British agents and equipment, as well. Fourteen boats of different sizes were originally used, and Flemington House in Shetland was commandeered as the operation’s HQ. The first official journey was carried out by the Norwegian fishing vessel the Aksel, which left Luna Ness on 30 August 1941 on route to Bremen in Norway.

This book examines that first journey, as well later ones, and discusses the agents and operations which members of the Shetland Bus were involved in throughout the war. It also looks at the donation of three submarine chasers to the operation, made in October 1943, by the United States Navy. These torpedo-type boats were 110 ft long and very fast, allowing journey times between Shetland and Norway to be greatly reduced and carried out in greater safety.

The story of the Shetland Bus would be nothing without the individuals involved, both the sailors of the boats and the agents who were carried between the two countries. These were very brave individuals who helped maintain an important lifeline to the beleaguered Norwegians. It also allowed British and Norwegian agents a way into Norway so that they could liaise with the Norwegian Underground movement and carry out important missions against the German occupiers.

Praise for The Shetland ‘Bus’

“Wynn—who has written or co-written several books on the Second World War—is to be commended for his detailed account of a captivating and understudied moment in the history of special operations. . . . Wynn’s readable and engaging account of his subject explores the intersections of transnational, Second World War, and special operations history. As a result, it should be of interest to a wide readership.” —The Northern Mariner

“Very highly recommended.” —Firetrench

“A great book about individual spies and sailors from both sides of the water putting their lives at great risk. I really enjoyed this book and it was written in a bit of diary style, plenty of information and photographs. I certainly recommend this book to all.” —UK Historian

© 2021 Pen & Sword Military (E-bog): 9781526735362

Release date

E-bog: 9. juni 2021

Andre kan også lide...

  1. The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Blitz Erik Larson
  2. Hell Bay: The Isles of Scilly Mysteries Kate Rhodes
  3. Chasing Gold: The Incredible Story of How the Nazis Stole Europe’s Bullion George M. Taber
  4. The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 Christopher Clark
  5. Pastoral Song James Rebanks
  6. The Secret War: Spies, Ciphers, and Guerrillas, 1939–1945: Spies, Ciphers, and Guerrillas, 1939-1945 Max Hastings
  7. Too Good To Be True Ann Cleeves
  8. The Berlin Wall: August 13, 1961–November 9, 1989: August 13, 1961 - November 9, 1989 Frederick Taylor
  9. Give Me Tomorrow: The Korean War’s Greatest Untold Story—The Epic Stand of the Marines of George Company Patrick K. O’Donnell
  10. The History of Ireland History Nerds
  11. Churchill Roy Jenkins
  12. The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder: the highly anticipated crime novel for fans of the Antiques Roadshow C L Miller
  13. The Empire Must Die: Russia's Revolutionary Collapse, 1900–1917: Russia's Revolutionary Collapse, 1900 - 1917 Mikhail Zygar
  14. First SEALs: The Untold Story of the Forging of America’s Most Elite Unit Patrick K. O’Donnell
  15. Killing Thatcher: The IRA, the Manhunt and the Long War on the Crown Rory Carroll
  16. Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934–1941 William L. Shirer
  17. Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings Neil Price
  18. Edge of the Grave Robbie Morrison
  19. At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years 1965-68 Taylor Branch
  20. The Lost City of Z: A Legendary British Explorer's Deadly Quest to Uncover the Secrets of the Amazon David Grann
  21. The Jøssing Affair J.L. Oakley
  22. The Long Call Ann Cleeves
  23. The Gate to China: A New History of the People’s Republic & Hong Kong Michael Sheridan
  24. The Makers of Scotland: Picts, Romans, Gaels and Vikings Tim Clarkson
  25. A Short History of the World According to Sheep Sally Coulthard
  26. Bear Island Alistair MacLean
  27. The Secret History of World War II: Spies, Code Breakers & Covert Operations Stephen G. Hyslop
  28. The Boy from the Sea: the heart-wrenching story of a family you won't want to leave behind Garrett Carr
  29. The Dead of Jericho Colin Dexter
  30. The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge and the Raj Anita Anand
  31. The Best of Our Spies Alex Gerlis
  32. Icebound: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World Andrea Pitzer
  33. The Quiet Americans: Four CIA Spies at the Dawn of the Cold War—A Tragedy in Three Acts: Four CIA Spies at the Dawn of the Cold War - A Tragedy in Three Acts Scott Anderson
  34. The Norfolk Mystery Ian Sansom
  35. The Last Battle Cornelius Ryan
  36. The Key to Rebecca Ken Follett
  37. Night Over Water Ken Follett
  38. Burnt Island: The Isles of Scilly Mysteries: 3 Kate Rhodes
  39. Ask a Policeman Dorothy L. Sayers
  40. The Diamond Eye: A Novel Kate Quinn
  41. The Kindly Ones Jonathan Littell
  42. Once A Pilgrim James Deegan

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis