A Pacifist At War

The Silence of Francis Cammaerts

Ray Jenkins

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Arrow
01 September 2010

Biography; Biography: historical, political & military; True war & combat stories; European history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Espionage & secret services; Military intelligence

An extraordinary first-hand story of leading the wartime resistance in France.

One of the last major untold stories of the war, this is the first-hand account of a conscientious objector born into a famous artistic family who, after the death of his brother on active service, decides to fight the Nazis and joins SOE. Barely 28 years of age he ends up as a leader of French resistance, set up by Jean Moulin, whose horrific death features in the story, and heads a massive underground movement of some 20,000 men.

The book has been compiled by Ray Jenkins, a distinguished TV, film and radio dramatist from first-hand interviews, with the drama of raids, torture and sudden death ever present - at one point Francis Cammaerts is captured by the Gestapo. There is also an emotional theme as Francis's relationship with his wife, whom he has been able to tell nothing, suffers and he lives closely with the beautiful and legendary agent, Countess Krystina Skarbeck.

A genuinely original contribution to the history of the resistance, Ray Jenkins's beautifully told story has been praised by the official historian of wartime intelligence, MRD Foot.

Francis Cammaerts died in 2006 at the age of 90 after a distinguished career in education.

By: Ray Jenkins
Imprint: Arrow
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 234g
ISBN: 9780099525134
ISBN 10: 0099525135
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 September 2010
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ray Jenkins is a film, TV and radio dramatist who lives in London.