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14/08/2008 - The Counterfeiters
In daily life, it is rare to meet characters who are truly impressive and inspiring. I've been fortunate enough to travel to Prague and meet Adolf Burger, the Jewish survivor of four concentration camps and a key figure in the Nazi plan to counterfeit the pound and dollar.
A typographer before the war, Burger was arrested and taken to Auschwitz. He was then recruited to work on Hitler's secret plan to cause the economic collapse of the Allies by forging currency. He is the sole surviving Czech forger of 'Operation Bernhard'.
I'm delighted to announce that next year Frontline will be publishing the memoir of Burger, titled 'The Devil's Workshop'. His memoir has already been published in German, Czech and Japanese, and was used as the basis for the Oscar-winning film The Counterfeiters.
If you've seen the film, please let me know what you thought of it, and what you thought of Adolf Burger.
Over the coming months, I'll describe the differences between the book and the film, and we'll be uploading a short video of Mr Burger in Prague.
We are also hoping that Mr Burger will visit London early next year for a series of events, including screenings of the film, a Q&A and a book launch.
Michael
In daily life, it is rare to meet characters who are truly impressive and inspiring. I've been fortunate enough to travel to Prague and meet Adolf Burger, the Jewish survivor of four concentration camps and a key figure in the Nazi plan to counterfeit the pound and dollar.
A typographer before the war, Burger was arrested and taken to Auschwitz. He was then recruited to work on Hitler's secret plan to cause the economic collapse of the Allies by forging currency. He is the sole surviving Czech forger of 'Operation Bernhard'.
I'm delighted to announce that next year Frontline will be publishing the memoir of Burger, titled 'The Devil's Workshop'. His memoir has already been published in German, Czech and Japanese, and was used as the basis for the Oscar-winning film The Counterfeiters.
If you've seen the film, please let me know what you thought of it, and what you thought of Adolf Burger.
Over the coming months, I'll describe the differences between the book and the film, and we'll be uploading a short video of Mr Burger in Prague.
We are also hoping that Mr Burger will visit London early next year for a series of events, including screenings of the film, a Q&A and a book launch.
Michael
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08/04/2010 - Thunder on the Danube Volume III
The long awaited third volume of 'Thunder on the Danube' is now available to buy. With this third volume John Gill brings to a close his magisterial study of the war between Napoleonic France and Habsburg Austria.
The long awaited third volume of 'Thunder on the Danube' is now available to buy. With this third volume John Gill brings to a close his magisterial study of the war between Napoleonic France and Habsburg Austria.
Today's Daily Mail features an extensive piece on Events & Competitions
29/01/2009 - Thank you to everyone who took part in our quiz and opinion poll
We would like to thank everyone who participated in last months quiz and opinion poll.
We would like to congratulate Jane Wills, the winner of our opinion poll, a signed copy of 'Churchill's Underground Army' is on it's way to you. We asked people to vote for their favourite military motto. The most popular motto was for the Special Air Service "Who Dares Wins' which took 50% of the overall votes.
We would also like to congratulate Annette Thomas, the winner of our monthly quiz who is walking away with a £30 voucher.
Thanks again to everyone who entered.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in last months quiz and opinion poll.
We would like to congratulate Jane Wills, the winner of our opinion poll, a signed copy of 'Churchill's Underground Army' is on it's way to you. We asked people to vote for their favourite military motto. The most popular motto was for the Special Air Service "Who Dares Wins' which took 50% of the overall votes.
We would also like to congratulate Annette Thomas, the winner of our monthly quiz who is walking away with a £30 voucher.
Thanks again to everyone who entered.
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