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The Secret Agent's Pocket Manual : 1939-1945 by Stephen Bull (2013, Hardcover)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9781472833280
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472833287
ISBN-13
9781472833280
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242485940
Product Key Features
Book Title
Secret Agent's Pocket Manual : 1939-1945
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Intelligence & Espionage
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
7.2 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
940.5485
Table Of Content
Introduction by Dr Stephen Bull CHAPTER I Partisan Leader's Handbook, 1939 CHAPTER II All in Fighting, 1942 CHAPTER III Propaganda Efforts Against Hitler CHAPTER IV Simple Sabotage Field Manual, 1944 CHAPTER V Manual of Disguise, 1944 CHAPTER VI Sten Gun Manual, 1944 Index Picture credit
Synopsis
Most wars have had some element of espionage and subterfuge, but few have included as much as the Second World War, where the all-embracing nature of the conflict, new technology, and the battle of ideologies conspired to make almost everywhere a war zone. The occupation of much of Europe in particular left huge areas that could be exploited. Partisans, spies and saboteurs risked everything in a limbo where the normal rules of war were usually suspended. Concealment of oneself, one's weapons and equipment, was vital, and so were the new methods and hardware which were constantly evolving in a bid to stay ahead of the Gestapo and security services. Silent killing, disguise, covert communications and the arts of guerrilla warfare were all advanced as the war progressed. With the embodiment and expansion of organisations such as the British SOE and the American OSS, and the supply of special forces units which operated behind enemy lines, clandestine warfare became a permanent part of the modern military and political scene. Perhaps surprisingly many of these hitherto secret techniques and pieces of equipment were put into print at the time and many examples are now becoming available. This manual brings together a selection of these dark arts and extraordinary objects and techniques in their original form, under one cover to build up an authentic picture of the Allied spy., A remarkable insight into the training and techniques of Allied agents operating behind enemy lines during the Second World War. Most wars have had some element of espionage and subterfuge, but few have included as much as the Second World War, where the all-embracing nature of the conflict, new technology, and the battle of ideologies conspired to make almost everywhere a war zone. The occupation of much of Europe in particular left huge areas that could be exploited. Partisans, spies and saboteurs risked everything in a limbo where the normal rules of war were usually suspended. Concealment of oneself, one's weapons and equipment, was vital, and so were the new methods and hardware which were constantly evolving in a bid to stay ahead of the Gestapo and security services. Silent killing, disguise, covert communications and the arts of guerrilla warfare were all advanced as the war progressed. With the embodiment and expansion of organisations such as the British SOE and the American OSS, and the supply of special forces units which operated behind enemy lines, clandestine warfare became a permanent part of the modern military and political scene. Perhaps surprisingly many of these hitherto secret techniques and pieces of equipment were put into print at the time and many examples are now becoming available. This manual brings together a selection of these dark arts and extraordinary objects and techniques in their original form, under one cover to build up an authentic picture of the Allied spy., A remarkable insight into the training and techniques of Allied agents operating behind enemy lines during the Second World War
LC Classification Number
D810.S7
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- r***a (645)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem as described and it shipped quickly! It was well packaged and arrived unharmed. Thank you so much! This is the third time I have ordered this book as a hardback and this time I got a real hardback! I am so thankful! I really appreciate this buy! It’s completed my collection! It’s a great value.Meditation by Grace Cooke HC/DJ 1977 Very Good (#155946178742)
- s***t (130)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook as advertised (very good condition) - Fast and quality shipping - Good communication - Pleasant seller
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