Traces our country's long history of covert and special operations, focusing on the similarities and differences in the practice from the Revolutionary War to the present. Long before the creation of the CIA, the American government utilized special intelligence strategies with varying degrees of success. Even though critics throughout time have questioned the effectiveness and legitimacy of these tactics, presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama have employed secret operations to benefit the nation's best interest. This book follows America's history of intelligence gathering,…mehr
Traces our country's long history of covert and special operations, focusing on the similarities and differences in the practice from the Revolutionary War to the present. Long before the creation of the CIA, the American government utilized special intelligence strategies with varying degrees of success. Even though critics throughout time have questioned the effectiveness and legitimacy of these tactics, presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama have employed secret operations to benefit the nation's best interest. This book follows America's history of intelligence gathering, undercover operations, and irregular warfare. Through chronologically organized chapters, the author examines secret military maneuvers, highlighting the elements common to covert and special operations across historical eras, and concluding with a chapter on national security since the attacks of September 11, 2001.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
John Clark is a magazine editor, tour guide and author of Columbus Uncovered: Fascinating, Real-Life Stories about Unusual People, Places & Things in Ohio's Capital City. As a former broadcast journalist with a keen interest in offbeat topics, John brings stories to life with a smart, casual style that keeps you turning the pages. John and his wife Jan moved to their adopted hometown in 1992, quickly settling into Columbus' premiere historic district, German Village. His past works have included history books, magazine articles and video documentaries about this celebrated, urban immigrant neighborhood. And he has received numerous local and state awards for his writing and producing. John works out of his favorite neighborhood coffee shop and occasionally at the couple's 150-year-old brick cottage, where his three-year-old Shih Tzu mix, Ruby, keeps him company. John and Jan, a former Mr. & Miss Third Grade in their native southern Kentucky, enjoy world travel and socializing with friends and neighbors.
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Preface Chapter 1 Establishing Context Chapter 2 From Revolution to World War II Chapter 3 World War II Chapter 4 Beginning the Cold War Chapter 5 The Heyday: 1953-1961 Chapter 6 Challenging Times: 1961-1973 Chapter 7 New Rules, New Challenges: 1974-1981 Chapter 8 Agreements and Disagreements: 1981-1989 Chapter 9 New Presidents, New Rules: 1989-2001 Chapter 10 A Changed Game Chapter 11 New President, Continuing Challenges Selected Bibliography Index
Preface Chapter 1 Establishing Context Chapter 2 From Revolution to World War II Chapter 3 World War II Chapter 4 Beginning the Cold War Chapter 5 The Heyday: 1953-1961 Chapter 6 Challenging Times: 1961-1973 Chapter 7 New Rules, New Challenges: 1974-1981 Chapter 8 Agreements and Disagreements: 1981-1989 Chapter 9 New Presidents, New Rules: 1989-2001 Chapter 10 A Changed Game Chapter 11 New President, Continuing Challenges Selected Bibliography Index
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