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Espionage tales of clandestine Cold War operations.
If you're intrigued by the shadowy world of spies during the peak of the Cold War, "Hidden Warfare" offers a compelling dive into real-life espionage tales. The book's detailed accounts of undercover operations, peppered with daring and deceit, might just remind you of a vintage spy thriller—except everything you're about to read actually happened. It's a true feast for history buffs and intrigue enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9780903843393
Authors:
David Watson
Publisher: Send the Light Trust
Date of Publication: 1980-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 3 readers)
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Espionage tales of clandestine Cold War operations.
If you're intrigued by the shadowy world of spies during the peak of the Cold War, "Hidden Warfare" offers a compelling dive into real-life espionage tales. The book's detailed accounts of undercover operations, peppered with daring and deceit, might just remind you of a vintage spy thriller—except everything you're about to read actually happened. It's a true feast for history buffs and intrigue enthusiasts.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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