I just finished reading this today, and what a page turner! It tells the very interesting story of how the Germans attempted to place spies in WW2 Cairo in an attempt to find out what the British Generals were planning in the North African campaign. It's a story of ineptitude as much as anything else and is very entertaining in parts.
As well as being a little-known story, what makes it interesting is that it provides a fascinating insight into some of the roots of the present troubles in Egypt.
What it lacks is proper maps! Like most military history (frustratingly) it describes journeys and battles without providing maps which would make them much easier to visualise. Nevertheless, highly recommended.
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