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The Eagle Has Landed Paperback – January 1, 1998

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,751 ratings

In the early morning hours of 6 November 1943, SS Reichsfuhrer Heinrich Himmler receives the coded message he has been waiting for 'The Eagle has landed'. It was to become known as the most daring enemy mission of the entire war: Operation Eagle, Himmler's audacious plan to kidnap Winston Churchill on British soil. But, despite spectacular secrecy, there was to be no surrender without a fight ...For in that remote corner of Norfolk, an elite unit is gathered together. Ready to do battle for a nation against the most ruthless task force ever assembled.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Re-issue edition (January 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140273344
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140273342
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.37 x 1.18 x 7.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jack Higgins was a soldier and then a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. 'The Eagle Has Landed' turned him into an international bestselling author and his novels have since sold over 250 million copies and been translated into fifty-five languages. Many of them have also been made into successful films.

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Having seen the movie more times than I can recall, I finally approached the book, and was well rewarded. I had read The Eagle Has Flown, (the sequel) before, and just recently re-read it. That clinched it. HIggins has a way of keeping the reader completely engaged, and yes, rooting for the "bad guys," in this case, Liam Deviln and Colonel Kurt Steiner. Yes, there are cliched characterizations, Himmler for one, but LIam Devlin is an antagonist per excellence, and one just cannot help oneself liking the rascal. Steiner symbolizes everything that a good soldier should be, although he is on the wrong side of the war. One aspect of Higgins' writing that I feel has not gotten enough praise is his knowledge and descriptions of propeller-driven aircraft. For WWII aficionados, that alone may be worth the price of admission. I've read several of Higgins' books, and in this one, the faithful Lysander makes another welcome appearance. I build and show historically accurate WWII dioramas and was inspired by an earlier Higgins' book to create the diorama shown. I bought a hardcover copy of The Eagle Has Landed to accompany my hardcover copy of The Eagle Has Flown, and I look forward to re-reading both again.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024
    Well written book. Numerous sub plots. Good story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
    The movie was good, but this book is better. The characters are eloquently defined and so described, to the extent, that even the German enemies become, as likable, as the British. Moreover, the Irish rebel Devlin is also portrayed as a figure of empathy, adventuresome, romantic. An engrossing tale illustrating the burdens of Honor and Duty, notwithstanding the nationality.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
    Anyone who is a history buff will enjoy this book. It’s a fascinating story about German soldiers on a mission to kidnap or kill Churchhill on English soil.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
    I can't resist saying this. This book was fun. It was also captivating in that once picked up, I couldn't put it down. I don't re tell story lines in my reviews, but when I found out that this read was an attempt to kidnap the British PM, Winston Churchill, I was hooked. I am a WWII buff of the war in Europe, so an attempt by the Germans to pull off such a "heist" was just too much to resist.
    The book is touted by the author as having been well researched as a factual event, yet we are told that we must allow some literary license so as to give the story some flow when we read from the perspective of the antagonists who plotted the kidnapping. The story takes place in 1942, so it's fair to presume that some latitude had to be given when we are being told how the event is to be carried out by the German High Command.
    I confess that there was some confusion with names in that some of the Germans had first names that could have been names by the allies. So, particularly at the end, I had to pay close attention as to who was talking, a German soldier or an Allied soldier.
    The story has a great ending, which I cannot in good conscience divulge, but going along for the ride as the climax unravels, it is a great story unto itself.
    I happened on this book based on my genre of interest, but more importantly, I have found a new author to follow.
    Read this book. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
    Very enjoyable introduction to Jack Higgins. I've heard/read that this is considered his high point and his portfolio starts to decline in quality from here. Well that's a shame.

    This work of historical fiction has a team of German paratroopers landing in England during 1943. Their mission is to kidnap (alive or dead) Winston Churchill. Lofty goal but Hitler felt he needed a massive propaganda victory given recent defeats in Eastern Europe and Africa.

    This is a wonderful yarn in which the Germans are portrayed in a mostly positive light and, you'll almost find yourself rooting for them. There are rich characters littered throughout the book (Devlin, Steiner) who you'll latch onto. Higgins writes in a very straightforward way. There's not a lot of coloring in but more information pertinent to the main thrust of the book. I like his style.

    In summary, this is a great book to get lost in and enjoy. I believe "Storm Warning" runs a close second in quality so, we'll give that a try next.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
    And of course, like most of our former, reviled enemies in war, we’re colleagues and friends with Germany!! Wish our species could just STOP with these territorial wars! We’re still so unevolved!

    Nevertheless, the novel was riveting and well written…..
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
    It pains me to give this only 3 stars — because for the WW2 action drama of books, it’s well-paced and an easy read. Some reviewers here complain it’s so. Nothing is further from the truth. It’s for action, suspense, romance or humor on almost every page.

    So why three stars? First, the characters are just caricatures. The wise-cracking Liam Devlin’s constant patter gets old quickly. And he’s truly reprehensible morally.

    Second, the plot has holes big enough to drive a Panzer tank through. But that doesn’t stop Higgins from plowing ahead. It gets laughable toward the end of the book. A hero gets shot in the shoulder and not only continues running away, but has the strength to help his injured comrade escape, too. In reality, the human shoulder has 6 major blood vessels. If a bullet tears any one of those, a person will bleed out and die without a surgeon’s help.

    Third, I just could not get over Higgins’ portraying the Germans (and their Irish pro-IRA ally) as so likeable and even honorable. Just why? At one point, an English woman actually apologizes to German shoulder after a member of his team has shot her husband in the forehead!!

    Sorry, but I don’t need sympathetic portrayals of men who fought for Hitler and were carrying out the orders of the head of the SS.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
    Great story, extremely will etitten about incredible characters. The fact that it is all true just further enhances the book.

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  • Sergio Picarzo Delmar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
    Reviewed in Spain on August 9, 2024
    Quite easy to read and addictive.
  • Nikolas Hammond
    5.0 out of 5 stars rip roaring tale - a timeless classic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2024
    Jack Higgins at his best. Read now for the third or fourth time. Expertly written in a way that makes you think it happened for real.

    Maybe it did? ;)
  • Dr Shyamrup Bhattacharyya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute masterpiece!!
    Reviewed in India on May 23, 2023
    One of the greatest books I have ever read. Years and years after having read this stunning adventure novel, I shall be proudly saying that I have in my possession one of the best thrillers ever written - a novel that is not only a thriller, but also includes history, humane emotions, double crossers and valour of Himalayan proportions.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Um bom livro
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 24, 2019
    Esse livro, muito bem escrito, descreve uma aventura na segunda guerra mundial em uma trama envolvente e dinâmica. Somos levados a viver as emoções de um missão impossível cujo desfecho mostra ânimo sequência de quem acredita que o poder não tem limites.
  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2018
    An incredible story.