| Operation 'Postmaster': the most daring mission of the Second World War | Operation 'Postmaster' was an audacious mission involving deception, blackmail and espionage like never before seen in 20th century warfare.
The British operation was the first to involve a special forces organisation formed by newly-appointed Prime Minister Winston Churchill. While the rewards for a successful mission were great, the consequences if the operation failed could have proven catastrophic.
Watch the video on our YouTube channel to hear Damien Lewis discussing Operation 'Postmaster' and his latest book, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the inspiration behind a new film directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Henry Cavill.
Damien will also be discussing the book and film adaptation live at IWM History Festival, coming to IWM Duxford this November. Find out more. |
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| IWM History Festival 2024 | IWM Duxford
23 and 24 November
As Damien Lewis’s book The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare leaps from the pages to the screen, discover the challenges of bringing this gripping narrative to life. Learn about the casting, the historical accuracy, and the adrenaline-fueled action sequences that will captivate audiences in the film directed by Guy Ritchie.
This year's IWM History Festival programme also includes talks by Helen Fry, who will explore the role of women during the First and Second World Wars, historian James Holland, discussing his new book Cassino '44, which details the bloodiest battles of the Italian campaign in the Second World War, a live stream with Donald L. Miller, author of Masters of the Air, and more.
Don't miss the return of IWM History Festival, designed for those with a real passion for history. See the full timetable. |
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