While his extravagant and glamorous lifestyle is well known, little has been published concerning Ian Fleming's contribution during the Second World War.In the very early days of the War, Fleming was earmarked by the Director of Naval Intelligence as...
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While his extravagant and glamorous lifestyle is well known, little has been published concerning Ian Fleming's contribution during the Second World War.In the very early days of the War, Fleming was earmarked by the Director of Naval Intelligence as his 'right hand man'. From the outset he was in the center of events, meeting with key political and military figures as well as those of exceptional intelligence, experience and courage. All this was to give him invaluable background when he came to write the Bond novels.The author has uncovered through official documentation, private papers and
Also by; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgements; Dramatis Personae; List of Abbreviations; Note on the Text; Introduction; Chapter One - The Real Ian Fleming; Chapter Two - Room 39 and its Players; Chapter Three - Secret Whitehall; Chapter Four - Operation RUTHLESS; Chapter Five - The Intricacies of Intelligence; DUTIES AND STAFF OF SECTION 17, SEPTEMBER 1942; Chapter Six - Taking Life Seriously; Chapter Seven - Operation GOLDENEYE; Chapter Eight - Flight of Fancy; Chapter Nine - The Future of USA Intelligence; Chapter Ten - 30 Assault Unit
Chapter Eleven - Patrick Dalzel-Job joins inChapter Twelve - A Best Kept Secret; Chapter Thirteen - Towards The End of Duty; Chapter Fourteen - Diamonds Are Forever; Chapter Fifteen - Casino Royale - Fleming's Dream of Secret Service; Chapter Sixteen - The Moonraker Affair; Chapter Seventeen - Love and War; Conclusion - Fleming's Secret Service; Author's End Note; Annexe A - National Archive References; Annexe B - German Indications of Priority; Annexe C - Astrology; Annexe D - SOE Teething Problems; Annexe E - Proposal for Naval Intelligence Commando Unit
Annexe F - Collecting Ian Fleming First EditionsAfterword - A Writer Not A Fighter; Bibliography; About the Author; Text Notes; Index