The London Cage: The Secret History of Britain's World War II Interrogation Centre

ISBN: 0300221932

Author: Fry, Helen

Condition: New

The first complete account of the fiercely guarded secrets of Londons clandestine interrogation center, operated by the British Secret Service from 1940 to 1948Behind the locked doors of three mansions in Londons exclusive Kensington Palace Gardens neighborhood, the British Secret Service established a highly secret prison in 1940: the London Cage. Here recalcitrant German prisoners of war were subjected to special intelligence treatment. The stakes were high: the wars outcome could hinge on obtaining information German prisoners were determined to withhold. After the war, high-ranking Nazi war criminals were housed in the Cage, revamped as an important center for investigating German war crimes.This riveting book reveals the full details of operations at the London Cage and subsequent efforts to hide them. Helen Frys extraordinary original research uncovers the grim picture of prisoners daily lives and of systemic Soviet-style mistreatment. The author also provides sensational evidence to counter official denials concerning the use of truth drugs and enhanced interrogation techniques. Bringing dark secrets to light, this groundbreaking book at last provides an objective and complete history of the London Cage.