Toliver, Raymond F.

The Interrogator: Story of Hanns Joachim Scharff Master Interrogator of the Luftwaffe (Schiffer Military History)

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ISBN 13:: 9780764302619
author:: Toliver, Raymond F.
format:: HardBack
publisher:: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1997
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 229mm X 152mm
Genre:: Biography & autobiography: historical, political & military
Condition:: New
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Hanns Scharff, a German Intelligence Officer, gained a reputation for extracting valuable information from prisoners of war during World War II. His technique was remarkable, allowing him to extract crucial details from even the most guarded prisoners. This book delves into the methods and psychology behind Scharff's success, revealing the secrets behind his ability to break down barriers and extract information from those who were conditioned to remain silent. Scharff's approach was not based on physical coercion, but rather on creating a rapport with his prisoners, often through small talk and casual conversation. This approach allowed him to gather information without arousing suspicion, and his methods were so effective that the USAF invited him to share his techniques with military audiences in the United States after the war. This book provides a fascinating insight into the world of espionage and interrogation during World War II, and offers a unique perspective on the psychology of interrogation and the methods used by intelligence officers to extract information from prisoners.

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