Book description
As heard on the New Yorker Radio Hour: The triumphant and "engaging history" (The New Yorker) of the young women who devised a winning strategy that defeated Nazi U-boats and delivered a decisive victory in the Battle of the Atlantic.
By 1941, Winston Churchill had come to believe that the…
Why read it?
1 author picked A Game of Birds and Wolves as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
In addition to games, I also like to read and learn about history.
Simon’s book combines both of my interests–it’s the story of a special game that probably no one has ever heard about and the role it played in World War II. And then, for a little bit of extra spice–the whole thing–game, gameplay, and more–was super secret. I loved learning about the game and the history behind it.
From José's list on loving, learning, and caring about games.
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