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The explosive, untold true story of the band of patriotic FBI agents who went undercover to hunt down U.S. traitors on foreign soil during World War II and later investigated war criminals in the lead-up to the famous Nuremberg trials—a riveting real-life spy thriller from the bestselling author of The Last Battle . . . They collaborated with Nazis and Fascists. Conspired against Allies in World War II. Committed unthinkable acts of treason. And triggered a secret manhunt as harrowing as any Hollywood cliff-hanger. The mission was part of the FBI’s “European Operation.” The targets were U.S. citizens plotting against their own country. The goal: to identify and capture these traitors hiding in the shadows of war-torn Europe. To accomplish this, a small group of federal agents assumed new identities to infiltrate underground networks, interrogate key suspects, and expose the enemies within the Allied ranks. It is one of the most fascinating spy stories of World War II—and one that’s never been fully told. Until now . . . Using newly declassified documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act—as well as exclusive interviews with family members of the FBI agents and unpublished accounts of American citizens accused of treason—this meticulously researched book provides shocking new details behind this crucial World War II operation. From J. Edgar Hoover’s attempt to expand FBI operations overseas to the agency’s covert ties to Britain’s MI5; from the shocking exposure of espionage activities in France and Italy to the final convictions of Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials—this incredible saga of spy and counterspy is brought vividly to life by author Stephen Harding in what is destined to be a classic of World War II literature. G.I. G-Men is a must-read for military and history buffs, espionage fans, and anyone who loves a great adventure story.

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Praise for G.I. G-Men “Stephen Harding, America’s leading commentator on the extraordinary scenes that define the finale of World War II, has done it again. Unearthing the stories of the traitors who ‘for money, power, or even love’ betrayed the United States to Adolf Hitler, Harding rightly hails the indomitable sleuths who tracked them down—the G.I. G-Men—as a hitherto underappreciated squadron of the Greatest Generation.” —Andrew Roberts, Baron Roberts of Belgravia, New York Times bestselling author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny “A sweeping history of FBI operations to root out, track down, and apprehend American traitors on foreign soil in World War II, G.I. G-Men reveals fresh new insights into the Bureau’s motives, methods, and organizational ethos in a story packed with intrigue, rivalry, and sometimes scandal. A vivid narrative about the search for collaboration and betrayal, expertly researched, and compellingly told.” —Nina Willner, author of The Boys in the Light and former intelligence officer

Praise for G.I. G-Men “Stephen Harding, America’s leading commentator on the extraordinary scenes that define the finale of World War II, has done it again. Unearthing the stories of the traitors who ‘for money, power, or even love’ betrayed the United States to Adolf Hitler, Harding rightly hails the indomitable sleuths who tracked them down—the G.I. G-Men—as a hitherto underappreciated squadron of the Greatest Generation.” —Andrew Roberts, Baron Roberts of Belgravia, New York Times bestselling author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny “A sweeping history of FBI operations to root out, track down, and apprehend American traitors on foreign soil in World War II, G.I. G-Men reveals fresh new insights into the Bureau’s motives, methods, and organizational ethos in a story packed with intrigue, rivalry, and sometimes scandal. A vivid narrative about the search for collaboration and betrayal, expertly researched, and compellingly told.” —Nina Willner, author of The Boys in the Light and former intelligence officer “Stephen Harding’s page-turning account of the FBI agents who pursued American Nazi and Fascist sympathizers during and after World War II is essential reading for anyone interested in uncovering the still-untold stories of the war. G.I G-Men reminds us that dictatorship carried disturbing appeal for a cross-section of Americans who ended up giving material support to the Axis powers—and raises the question of why some citizens of a democracy would willingly support the forces of tyranny overseas.” —Bradley W. Hart, author of Hitler’s American Friends: The Third Reich’s Supporters in the United States

Author Information

Stephen Harding served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1974, initially as an infantryman and then as a radio, television, and print journalist. After leaving the service, he attended the University of California, earning both BA and MA degrees in history. Harding has spent most of his working life as a journalist specializing in military affairs. During 18 years on the civilian staff of Soldiers—the official magazine of the U.S. Army—he reported from throughout the United States and Europe, and from Northern Ireland, Israel, Egypt, New Zealand, Bosnia, Kuwait, and Iraq. After retiring as Soldiers’ managing editor, he spent 14 years as editor of Military History magazine. His New York Times bestselling World War II history The Last Battle is currently in production as a major motion picture. Read more at StephenHardingHistorian.com.

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