Capitaine Baptiste
SOE wireless operator and Maquis leader
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403624365 - 188 pages
£18.80
Synopsis
Parachuted into France as wireless operator for SOE's GONDOLIER circuit, Baptiste helped create the highly effective Maquis Louis of 1,900 men in the Morvan in central France - taking over command of the Maquis on the death of its charismatic leader, Louis.
Contains Baptiste's hitherto unpublished memoir and additional research by the author, Baptiste's son.
About Kenneth J. A. MacKenzie
The author is the son of Baptiste. He is a retired British diplomat living part-time in France.
If you would like to get in touch, please email: capitaine.baptiste1944@gmail.com
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Wednesday, 22 January 2025 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403624365 |
| Pagecount | 188 |
| Interior color | Full color |
| Size | 155 x 235 mm |
| Author | Kenneth J. A. MacKenzie |
| Category | History and politics > Biographies and memoirs |