Mostrando títulos en Inteligencia y Espionaje

The never-before-told tale of the German-American who infiltrated New York’s Nazi underground in the days leading up to World War II: “Thrilling, well-researched, well-told, fascinating” (Minneapolis Star Tribune). He was the first hero of World War II and yet the American public has never...

THE STRANGEST COLD WAR HEIST YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF—AND IT REALLY HAPPENED. June 1962. An abandoned Soviet drifting ice station groans in the polar night. Two American operatives, half-frozen and hauling armfuls of secret gear, stare into a blizzard and pray they can hear engines. Their ride home isn’t a helicopter or submarine—it’s a lumbering World War II B‑17 that intends to snatch them off the ice with a balloon, a cable, and a V‑shaped hook. Miss once and they die. Hit it, and they’re yanked into the sky like human kites. Skyhooked: The Untold Shocking True Story of ...

Drawing on a wide range of previously unpublished British, French, German, Danish, and Czech archival sources, Spying on the Reich tells the story of Germany and its rearmament in the 1920s and 1930s; its relations with foreign governments and their intelligence services; and the relations and rivalries between Western governments, seen through the prism of the cooperation, or lack of it, between their spy agencies.

Une plongée dans l'univers captivant du renseignement français ! James Bond, Malotru, Jason Bourne, Eli Cohen, Mata Hari, Joséphine Baker... qu'elles soient fictives ou réelles, les grandes figures de l'espionnage nous fascinent et sont au cœur de nombreux fantasmes (assassins missionnés secrètement par un État, confidences récoltées sur l'oreiller par des courtisanes héroïques, costumes et gadgets plus créatifs les uns que les autres, légende et double-identité...). Mais quelle est la réalité derrière cet imaginaire ?

In 1954, the US Air Force launched an ambitious program known as WS-117L to develop the world's first reconnaissance satellite. The goal was to take photographic images from space and relay them back to Earth via radio. Because of technical issues and bureaucratic resistance, however, WS-117L was seriously behind schedule by the time Sputnik orbited Earth in 1957 and was eventually cancelled. Eyeing the Red Storm examines the birth of space-based reconnaissance from the perspective of WS-117L.

In Hitler's Generals in America, Derek R. Mallett examines the evolution of the relationship between American officials and the Wehrmacht general officers they held as prisoners of war in the United States between 1943 and 1946.

Discover a Unique Perspective on WWII with Donald Yates' Newest Book, Germans Speak Out on World War II. For history enthusiasts and those fascinated by the untold stories of war, Donald Yates' latest book, Germans Speak Out on World War II, offers a compelling and unique perspective on one of the most pivotal events in human history. This book delivers firsthand accounts from German soldiers, officers, and civilians who lived through the chaos of World War II, offering readers a rare glimpse into the thoughts and emotions of those on the other side of the battlefield. What sets Germans ...

The United States intelligence establishment is a colossus. With stations in 170 countries, armed with cutting-edge surveillance gear, high-tech weapons, and fleets of armed and unarmed drone aircraft, it commands the most extensive and advanced intel force in history. But America's spy establishment still struggles to keep pace with a host of determined enemies around the world. In Intel Wars, leading espionage historian Matthew M. Aid delivers the inside stories of our decade-long struggle against terrorism.

Yes, they are watching, but with the right knowledge, you can escape the grid. Inside, you’ll discover secrets the government doesn’t advertise: the tricks of creating new identities from thin air, the art of misdirection (laying false trails to send manhunts the wrong way, and the gritty reality of living under the radar. Each chapter tackles a new obstacle in your path to invisibility. Worried about your digital footprint? Learn how to erase or encrypt the data that’s tagging along behind you. (One former skip-tracer shares how he found anyone online – and how you can stop people ...

Spies in the Sky: America’s Eyes Above the Iron Curtain (CIA Area 51 Chronicles – Book 9) By TD Barnes The Cold War’s secret satellites. The birth of space-based espionage. The technology that changed intelligence forever. In the tense years of the Cold War, traditional reconnaissance methods were no longer enough. The Soviet Union’s growing military power and nuclear advancements posed an unprecedented threat. The U.S. needed a way to gather intelligence from above—without risking pilots' lives. The answer lay in space. This book uncovers the classified history of America’s ...

In 1986, newspapers across America called it "the espionage case of the century." While serving as a security guard at the American Embassy, Sgt. Clayton Lonetree, a Native American marine, fell in love with a beautiful Russian woman. Then, a KGB officer posing as the woman' s "Uncle Sasha" recruited Lonetree to become a spy for the Soviet Union. The "sex-for-secrets Marine spy scandal"—as it was called by the press—had all the elements of a great novel.

In The Hidden Cost of Freedom, author Brad Fisher presents a comprehensive narrative of the origin and early development of the CIA's clandestine financial system, beginning with the establishment of the Office of Strategic Services' Special Funds Branch during World War II. Fisher documents the controversial legislative history of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 from the standpoint of the CIA, the General Accounting Office, and congressional insiders, and describes the act's role in the transformation of the CIA's financial administration into a global enterprise.

June 1944. Allied leaders needed the enemy to guess wrong. This book tells the true story of the plan that made that happen. It shows how double agents, fake armies, and careful signals pushed the German high command to guard Pas de Calais while the landings hit Normandy. Follow Operation Fortitude and the Double Cross System. Watch Garbo send reports that Berlin trusted. See Quicksilver build radio traffic for a force that did not exist. Learn how small boats and aircraft created radar returns that drew eyes away from the real beaches. Each chapter builds from archives, war diaries, and ...

Cum sînt recrutaţi spionii? Unde şi cum sînt antrenaţi? Cum îşi aleg soţiile? Cum sînt structurate şi cum funcţionează organizaţiile de spionaj? Cum sînt utilizate şantajul şi alcoolul ca metode de recrutare? Cum sînt interpretate informaţiile obţinute? De ce spionajul KGB...

Honey Trapping 101 is an instructional guide that shows women how to exploit targets for financial gain by detailing how intelligence agencies like the CIA use honeypots to achieve objectives.

A trusted member of Hitler’s inner circle, Artur Axmann, the head of the Hitler Youth, witnessed the Führer commit suicide in Berlin - but he would not let the Reich die with its leader. Evading capture, and with access to remnants of the regime’s wealth, Axmann had enough followers to reestablish the Nazi party in the very heart of Allied-occupied Germany - and position himself to become dictator of the Fourth Reich. U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps Officer Jack Hunter was the perfect undercover operative.

The element of surprise, a seemingly simple concept, holds within it the potential for profound strategic impact. This book explores the art of strategic surprise, not merely as a tactical maneuver, but as a comprehensive approach to conflict requiring careful planning, meticulous execution, and a deep understanding of the political, economic, and ethical considerations involved. Surprise Attacks delves into the multifaceted nature of surprise attacks, analyzing its impact across a spectrum of factors. From the meticulous gathering of intelligence to the careful selection of targets, ...

The Disinformation Dictionary: Russia’s Arsenal of Lies and Propaganda in the Information War arms you with the definitive guide to decoding Moscow's shadowy playbook. In an era where truth is the ultimate battlefield, Russia wages relentless information warfare against democracies. This essential reference decodes over 40 key Russian terms, concepts, and tactics—from Maskirovka (deception) and Aktivnye meropriyatiya (active measures) to Kompromat and Troll-fabrika—revealing how Putin's regime manipulates narratives, erodes trust, and exports chaos worldwide. Why This Dictionary Is ...

Jungle Hostages, CIA Ties, and a Ghost Helicopter The Shocking True Story of Operation Jaque Fifteen hostages. A fake NGO. A guerrilla army conned on live radio. This isn’t fiction. This is psychological warfare at its most daring. On July 2, 2008, a battered helicopter lifted off from the Colombian jungle. Inside were shackled hostages—three American contractors, a former Colombian presidential candidate, and others who had endured years of brutal captivity under the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). But something was wrong. The helicopter crew weren’t rebels—they were...

Beyond Belief is a unique compilation of short stories by a team of a dozen authors and researchers. Herein you will find some of the most amazing stories ever told, each of them presented in an historically factual manner without hyperbole or literary license. Even more amazing is the fact that each of these stories is TRUE! “Special Operations” is the sixteenth book in the series. Here you will find amazing stories surrounding the actions of the elite members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines who have engaged in some of the most dangerous special operations missions from ...