FITZGIBBON : Secret intelligence in the twentieth century (fülszöveg)
In the world of covert intelligence, sorting fact from fantasy is not easy. Masked by secrecy and surrounded by speculation, espionage remains one of the most fascinating and written about subjects of our time.
Never before has a knowledgeable writer – one who himself was an "insider" – given us such a comprehensive overview, revealing what the Soviet Union's KGB, Britain's Secret Service, France's Deuxieme Bureau, our own CIA – and all their predecessors – were and are really up to.
Are their chief energies devoted to fighting each other? Are they loyal to their respective governments? Did they really influence the outcome of two world wars? Do they help guard against the unthinkable nuclear war? How did Pearl Harbor catch us by surprise? What about the Enigma Machine and the Ultra operation; how did they fit into the overall picture of intelligence? Are the spy satellites really keeping watch over us? What do they see? How do they influence our safety and our lives?
Secret Intelligence in the Twentieth Century is the first important look at the world of covert intelligence. Brimful of fact and insight, and written by a former member of the Ultra team, it candidly describes the inter-play of personalities and politics in espionage organizations. It also rewards us with a provocative and stimulating view of a vital component of modern history.
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