Mendez, Antonio J
The Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541762183
- author:
- Mendez, Antonio J
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- PublicAffairs
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 21.01 x 14 x 1.55 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction,True Crime, Espionage,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Moscow Rules: CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War In the late 1970s, the Cold War was at its most perilous, with the Soviet Union's all-pervasive surveillance making intelligence work nearly impossible. It was against this backdrop that a group of CIA operatives, led by Antonio Mendez and his future wife Jonna, developed a series of groundbreaking tactics to outmaneuver the KGB. Using Hollywood-inspired identity swaps, ingenious evasion techniques, and an array of sophisticated gadgets, these CIA officers were able to gain the upper hand in the espionage game. Their innovative approach, codenamed the "Moscow Rules," proved to be a turning point in the Cold War, helping to shift the balance of power in America's favor. This remarkable story is a testament to the ingenuity and bravery of those who risked everything for their country, and serves as a fascinating glimpse into the world of espionage during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history.
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