During World War II, Eight men—born in Germany but lived in America—volunteered to infiltrate the United States and bomb key factories and railroads. On a secluded estate in Germany, these men learned how to fight, spy, and to become experts with explosives. The men were divided into two teams: Four men would infiltrate the US from New York City while the other would come in from Florida. Once everyone was comfortably situated in American society, they would begin their sabotage. The two groups were dropped off by submarine off the coasts of New York and Florida. Each group were given explosives and money to help in their efforts. Unfortunately, the New York group were discovered soon after their landing. The four men fled into New York City to hide amongst the crowds. The Florida group had no problems.Nazi Saboteurs highlights a snippet of WWII history that many people don’t know about. Through Seiple’s fast-paced and intriguing narrative, readers learn Hitler’s twisted plans to plunge America into chaos. Seiple opens the mind and motivations of each sabotage member, showcasing why they agreed to fight for the Führer in this way. Many wanted to get out of the slums of war-torn Germany and be back in the plentiful United States. Peter Burger was forced to join to prove his loyalty after being imprisoned under falsified charges. Several felt they deserved extra prestige, honor, and funds because of their knowledge of America. With all these different motivations for joining, no one trusted anyone. This distrust was the group’s ultimate downfall and demise. A fascinating non-fiction read for any WWII history fans. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
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