Nazi Saboteurs: Hitler's Secret Attack on America (Scholastic Focus): Hitler's Secret Attack on America by Samantha Seiple
Published by Scholastic Nonfiction on December 3, 2019
ISBN: 1338259148
Pages: 224
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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This non-fiction World War II account of German saboteurs in the United States is fascinating. It focuses on George Dasch who came to the United States at age nineteen and after twenty years returns to Germany. The plan of this Nazi plot, Operation Pastorius, was to attack factories, disable transportation lines, and commit other acts of sabotage in the United States. The individuals selected had all lived in America before returning to Germany. The teams traveled to the United States by submarine. As soon as the first team landed on a beach in Long Island, New York there were problems. This riveting story sounds unbelievable at times since so much went wrong. There are black and white photos throughout the book including photographs and descriptions of each of the eight saboteurs. The epilogue ties this plot with the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the fate of those captured. There are extensive sources including declassified government documents, newspaper and magazine articles, photo credits, and a thorough index. I highly recommend this well researched account for ages 10 and older. Reviewed by Kris Zuidema, retired school librarian, Standish.