“A tale of adventure, honor and raw courage quite as exciting as anything found in fiction.” —The Daily Mail
“Part Blackhawk Down, part The Riddle of the Sands, former MI6 officer Harry Ferguson has written an extraordinarily gripping non-fiction thriller. Operation Kronstadt not only reveals the early days of intelligence services but also uncovers a truly dramatic story from the Russian Revolution involving a daring rescue attempt and a mission impossible against the best defended naval target in Russia. This is the remarkable true story.” —Military History
“Ferguson’s account of both sets of operations is exciting and his enthusiasm is infectious.” —Sunday Telegraph (London)
“Excellent, entertaining and informative … Genuinely hard to put down.” —Navy News
“A thrilling tale.” —BBC History Magazine
“Told with an insider's expertise and enthusiasm that keep the pages turning … a totally engaging true story. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal
“Thrilling … The narrative gathers steam as the author follows the resourceful commandos and their attack on the heavily armed Soviet fleet at Kronstadt with a flotilla of plywood boats.” —Kirkus