Long, Andrew
The Story of Brixmis and the Secret Cold War: Intelligence Gathering Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399067843
- author:
- Long, Andrew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen and Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.5 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Secret Cold War Intelligence Collecting Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany The German Democratic Republic, or East Germany, was a frontline in the Cold War, with hundreds of thousands of Soviet and East German troops armed with the latest Warsaw Pact equipment. To counter this threat, NATO relied on gathering human intelligence about the forces stationed along the 1,400 km Inner German Border. BRIXMIS, the British Commanders'-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, played a crucial role in providing this intelligence. This book reveals the complexities and realities of the Cold War, as well as the strain and risks experienced by those who served in BRIXMIS. The mission's sophisticated intelligence gathering operation, which sent 'tours' out every day of the year between 1946 and 1990, was a key factor in NATO's ability to warn of potential threats. Declassified documents and former members of the mission provide a unique insight into the inner workings of this operation.
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