Over 100 bizarre, baffling events from the Second World War The annals of World War II are mined with strange occurrences, odd coincidences, and unexplained mysteries, now collected for the first time by military historian William Breuer. This colorful treasury of fascinating mysteries includes the Ghost Pilot of Kienow, the life-saving candy bar, the mysterious fire on the Normandie, the suspicious magazine ad published weeks before Pearl Harbor, and many more. Each of these beguiling twists of fate continue to defy explanation, fueling our continued fascination with our century's climatic struggle. * First book to deal with the many unsolved mysteries of the war * Painstakingly researched from newspapers, magazines, books, military reports, archives, interviews, and correspondence * Vivid, fast-paced stories recreate events ranging from to curious coincidences to major turning points WILLIAM B. BREUER (Cleveland, Tennessee) is the author of over 20 military history books, including The Great Raid on Cabanatuan, Feuding Allies, and MacArthur's Undercover War (all available from Wiley).Ten of his books have been main selections of the Military Book Club. Over 100 bizarre, baffling events from the Second World War. "Anyone interested in twists of fate should find this book fascinating."-Library Journal. The annals of World War II are mined with strange occurrences, odd coincidences, and unexplained mysteries, and now they're available in a paperback edition of this fascinating book from acclaimed military historian William Breuer. This colorful treasury of baffling mysteries includes the Ghost Pilot of Kienow, the life-saving candy bar, the mysterious fire on the Normandie, and many more. Features painstaking research from newspapers, magazines, books, military reports, archives, interviews, and correspondence. * Speaks to the country's continued fascination with the twentieth century's climactic struggle. William Breuer (Cleveland, TN) is the author of over 20 military history books, including The Great Raid on Cabanatuan, Feuding Allies, and MacArthur's Undercover War (all from Wiley). Ten of his books have been main selections of the Military Book Club.