The Brenner Assignment: The Untold Story of the Most Daring Spy Mission of World War II
An impossible mission behind enemy lines. This is the never-before-told true story of a small team of American saboteurs with orders to sever the Third Reich's main supply artery—the Brenner Pass.
A Cinematic World War II Espionage Operation
Like a scene from Where Eagles Dare, a small team of American special operatives parachutes into Italy under the noses of thousands of German troops. Their orders: link up with local partisans in the mountains and sabotage the well-guarded Brenner Pass, the crucial route through the Alps for the Nazi war machine. Without the supplies that travel this route, the German war effort in Italy will grind to a halt.
Based on Declassified Military Intelligence
Using thousands of recently declassified files, personal interviews, and private documents—including a behind-the-lines diary buried in a bottle—military historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has written a cinematic World War II adventure story. The narrative draws from authentic military records to reconstruct this dangerous sabotage mission.
Unforgettable Cast of Real-Life Characters
The story features the dashing and daring team leader, the romantic idealist who plans the operation, the seductive Italian countess who is also a double-agent, and the maniacal SS officer who will stop at nothing to kill the team and their partisan collaborators. These are real people who risked everything behind enemy lines.
Lessons for Modern Warfare and Insurgency
The Brenner Assignment is a World War II story that resonates today, revealing lessons for the war on terror and illustrating the complex nature of insurgency. The tactics and challenges faced by these operatives provide insight into special operations and partisan warfare.
Packed with Action, Suspense, and Historical Detail
This exciting true tale of survival and sabotage behind enemy lines combines action, suspense, intrigue, and romance. It stands as one of the greatest untold adventure stories of World War II, documenting a mission that remained classified for decades.
