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Russell, Francis, 1910-1989.

The secret war / - Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, �1981. - 208 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. - World War II . - World War II. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-203) and index.

A bodyguard for the truth -- Evesdropping on the emeny -- Low tricks for high stakes -- The wizards' war -- Grand delusions -- Picture Essays : The urgent need for secrecy ; Germany's master spy ; Agents in the field ; A pioneer in cryptology ; Communicating in the field ; An American covert force ; An arsenal for agents ; Vengeance from Hitler ; A gallery of wonder weapons.

Text and photographic essays tell of espionage in World War II: the spies, spy networks, codes, electronic eavesdropping, weapons and hoaxes used by both sides.

ISBN: 0809425483 9780809425488 0809425467 9780809425464 0809425475 9780809425471 0809425491 9780809425495 0783557000 9780783557007

LCCN: 81009382

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
Geschichte 1939-1945
1939-1945

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War, 1939-1945--Secret service.
World War, 1939-1945--Secret service--Pictorial works.
World War, 1939-1945--Cryptography.
World War, 1939-1945--Cryptography--Pictorial works.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Illustrated works.

LC Class. No.: D810.S7 / R84

Dewey Class. No.: 940.54/85