Description
He retreated south, escaped over the Pyrenees only to be caught again and flung into the Miranda del Ebro Concentration camp. On his release he returned to England where he was recruited by the fledgling SOE, after an interview with Churchill. He became a familiar figure in Baker Street as a recruiting and conducting officer until he was sent to France on a fact- finding mission in 1941. A stay in Algiers in 1942-3 followed when he took part in the liberation of Corsica before returning to London and leading his 2nd mission to France in 1944.
In 1945 he joined SAARF and led his last mission to Germany which culminated in collision with another vehicle when he was badly injured. He died later as a result
About the Author
Delphine Isaaman comes from a maternal family of French origins. Jacques was the first cousin of her mother. She has made many trips to France and Corsica to research the book and to meet people who had worked with Jacques.
Book Information
ISBN 9781911604440
Author Delphine Isaaman
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Unicorn Publishing Group
Publisher Unicorn Publishing Group