Stephen E. Ambrose

Ike's Spies: Eisenhower and the Espionage Establishment

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ISBN 13:
9780307946607
author:
Stephen E. Ambrose
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Anchor Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
13.1 x 2 x 20.3 cm
Genre:
Biography, Politics/International Relations, Intelligence & Espionage, Presidents & Heads of State, United States - 20th Century, History - U.S., U.S. Government - Intelligence Agencies, U.S. History - 1950s, Intelligence service, Secret service, Uni
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.95

Description

Ike's Spies: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at America's Cold War Spy Operations This book provides a unique insight into the secret world of espionage during the Cold War era, as seen through the eyes of President Dwight Eisenhower. With privileged access to the president and his private papers, bestselling historian Stephen E. Ambrose sheds light on the ambitious secret operations that shaped American foreign policy. From the 1954 overthrow of Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán's government in Guatemala to the U-2 flights over Russia, Ike's Spies reveals the successes and failures of America's intelligence efforts. The book also explores some of Eisenhower's most significant missteps, including the failure to predict the German attack during the Battle of the Bulge. For anyone interested in the development of America's Cold War spy operations, this book is a valuable resource that offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal period in modern history.

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