{"title":"Johan Wennström","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohan Wennström’s works delve deeply into the complexities of \u003cstrong\u003ehistory and military\u003c\/strong\u003e narratives, offering readers a vivid exploration of conflict, strategy, and the human stories behind the headlines. His writing balances thorough research with engaging storytelling, making each book both informative and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect to find gripping accounts that illuminate lesser-known aspects of warfare and its aftermath, including the resilience and sacrifices of individuals caught in extraordinary circumstances. Wennström’s attention to detail and evocative prose bring history to life for both casual readers and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-stay-behinds-by-johan-wennstrom-9781472877543","title":"The Stay Behinds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacked with first-hand accounts and previously classified government documents, this book reveals the secrets of Sweden's resistance network, created to deter a potential Soviet occupation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing World War II, Sweden faced the looming threat of the Soviet Union and its drive to spread communism. This led to the formation of a resistance movement involving Sweden's intelligence service, the employers' association, and the labour movement. The stay-behind network was fully legalised in 1955 and continued its clandestine work until the mid-1990s, with the mission of keeping communism – and the Soviets – out of Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive archival research and interviews with key figures, author Johan Wennström peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding the stay-behinds. \u003cem\u003eThe Stay Behinds\u003c\/em\u003e looks at the men who created the network, the work the operatives carried out, the cell-like structure they relied on, and how the US and UK intelligence communities cooperated with the Swedish stay-behinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first in-depth study of a secret organisation that helped shape modern Sweden. It also highlights lessons for today's NATO and makes the case for a defence policy grounded in national interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67794344706284,"sku":"9781472877543","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472877543-the-stay-behinds-1.jpg?v=1792453942"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/johan-wennstrom.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}