Otto Skorzeny's extraordinary wartime career was one of high risk and adventure and here he tells the full story. When Mussolini was imprisoned in Italy in 1943, it was Skorzeny who successfully led the daring glider rescue, winning the Knight's Cross and promotion as a result. Dubbed 'the most dangerous man in Europe' by the Allies, he was awarded the German Cross in Gold.

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Otto Skorzeny, Germany's top commando in the Second World War, is one of the most famous men in history of special forces. His extraordinary wartime career was one of high risk and adventure and here he tells the full story.

World War II Re-enactors Magazine

Vitrually everyone who has studied World War 2, Special Forces or who is just interested in this conflict will have heard of Otto Skorzeny. He is the most famous commando or “special forces” operator on the German side of this war. He will always be renowned for making history by the daring rescue of the Italian dictator Mussolini.
Skorzeny’s memoir will always maintain a high standing in the ranks of books on “special forces” and their development. It will also appeal to those members of the public who would like to know more about this exciting and outstanding man who is world famous for his exploits. These exploits have their own unique place in military history and he has done a great service to historians by producing this excellent and interesting autobiography.

Dr Stuart C Blank, militaryarchiveresearch.com