The Craft of Intelligence

America's Legendary Spy Master on the Fundamentals of Intelligence Gathering for a Free World

De: Allen W. Dulles

Narrado por: L. J. Ganser

If the experts could point to any single book as a starting point for understanding the subject of intelligence from the late 20th century to today, that single book would be Allen W. Dulles's The Craft of Intelligence.

This classic of spycraft is based on Allen Dulles's incomparable experience as a diplomat, international lawyer, and America's premier intelligence officer. Dulles was a high-ranking officer of the CIA's predecessor - the Office of Strategic Services - and was present at the inception of the CIA, where he served eight of his 10 years there as director. Here he sums up what he learned about intelligence from nearly a half-century of experience in foreign affairs.

In World War II his OSS agents penetrated the German Foreign Office, worked with the anti-Nazi underground resistance, and established contacts that brought about the Nazi military surrender in North Italy. Under his direction the CIA developed both a dedicated corps of specialists and a whole range of new intelligence devices, from the U-2 high-altitude photographic plane to minute electronic listening and transmitting equipment.

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Very informative about past operations

This reading Will help you understand how the Cia functions within a free society and obstacles it must face.

dated

pretty good just a bit dated. its old/ its been a hot minute ya know

Pretty educational, but a bit pandering

Really like it over all. Very educational.
But felt like it was a little pandering at parts, maybe a little to much pro-intelligence. Nothing wrong with that per say, but it could have been more subjective letting the listener/reader make their own choice alone based on the narrative.

Good content and Great narration

It was a very interesting read. Reveals allot of important work that our CIA does to keep us safe and really helps boost confidence and respect for what they do.

very interesting

full of good old intrigue and spycraft. you will enjoy it if you want to learn more about the early spy wars from one of the best.