Operation underworld : how the Mafia and US government teamed up to win World War II / Matthew Black.
An improbable tale of espionage and crime recounts the Allied war effort's clandestine coalition between the Mafia and the U.S. government to protect New York Harbor against sabotage and assist in the 1943 U.S. invasion of Sicily.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780806542157
- ISBN: 0806542152
- Physical Description: viii, 373 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Citadel Press, Kensington Publishing Corp., [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-360) and index.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Luciano, Lucky, 1897-1962.
World War, 1939-1945 > Military intelligence > United States.
Organized crime > New York (State) > New York > History > 20th century.
Mafia > Italy > Sicily > History > 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Italy > Sicily.
World War, 1939-1945 > New York (State) > New York.
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 940.5486 BLA (Text) | 37810435802128 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
An improbable tale of espionage and crime recounts the Allied war effort's clandestine coalition between the Mafia and the U.S. government to protect New York Harbor against sabotage and assist in the 1943 U.S. invasion of Sicily.
