Philip Parker
The Cold War Spy Pocket Manual
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910860021
- author:
- Philip Parker
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- The Pool of London Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 18.3 x 12.4 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Cold War Spy Pocket Manual by Philip Parker presents a unique insight into the training and techniques required to function as a spy during the darkest periods of modern history. Recently unclassified documents, field-manuals, briefing directives, and intelligence primers have been meticulously compiled to uncover the secrets of nuclear espionage, assassinations, interrogations, and the 'turning' of agents. These documents, sourced from top-secret organizations including the CIA, MI5, MI6, the KGB, and the STASI, reveal the directives that informed pivotal events such as the Suez Crisis, the Hungarian Uprising, and the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. With access to previously classified material, this manual provides a rare glimpse into the world of espionage and the tactics employed by those who operated in the shadows. By examining these documents, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the Cold War's impact on global politics and the methods used to counter it. The Cold War Spy Pocket Manual is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the intricacies of espionage and intelligence operations.
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