On Intelligence: The History of Espionage and the Secret World by Colonel John H

Description: On Intelligence by Colonel John Hughes-Wilson, John Hughes-Wilson From one of the countrys foremost experts on military history, an insider view of some of the greatest intelligence blunders of recent history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is a professional military-intelligence officers and a controversial insiders view of some of the greatest intelligence blunders of recent history. It includes the serious developments in government misuse of intelligence in the recent war with Iraq. Colonel John Hughes-Wilson analyses not just the events that conspire to cause disaster, but why crucial intelligence is so often ignored, misunderstood or spun by politicians and seasoned generals alike. This book analyses: how Hitlers intelligence staff misled him in a bid to outfox their Nazi Party rivals; the bureaucratic bungling behind Pearl Harbor; how in-fighting within American intelligence ensured they were taken off guard by the Viet Congs 1968 Tet Offensive; how over confidence, political interference and deception facilitated Egypt and Syrias 1973 surprise attack on Israel; why a handful of marines and a London taxicab were all Britain had to defend the Falklands; the mistaken intelligence that allowed Saddam Hussein to remain in power until the second Iraq War of 2003; the truth behind the US failure to run a terrorist warning system before the 9/11 WTC bombing; and how governments are increasingly pressurising intelligence agencies to spin the party-political line. Author Biography Colonel John Hughes-Wilson, the past President of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides, is one of Britain s leading military historians, and a well-reviewed author and commentator and on a wide range of intelligence and military historical subjects. He lectures for a number of international, governmental and academic organisations. His books include the best-selling Military Intelligence Blunders, Blindfold and Alone and A Brief History of the Cold War. His The Puppet Masters, a history of intelligence, was short listed for the Westminster Gold Medal. His books have been translated into 6 languages, including Japanese and Turkish. He has produced over 150 articles and broadcasts worldwide on defence and related subjects, and in 2012 he was selected to be the author of the Imperial War Museum s official History of the First World War. Long Description This book is a professional military-intelligence officers and a controversial insiders view of some of the greatest intelligence blunders of recent history. It includes the serious developments in government misuse of intelligence in the recent war with Iraq. Colonel John Hughes-Wilson analyses not just the events that conspire to cause disaster, but why crucial intelligence is so often ignored, misunderstood or spun by politicians and seasoned generals alike. This book analyses: how Hitlers intelligence staff misled him in a bid to outfox their Nazi Party rivals; the bureaucratic bungling behind Pearl Harbor; how in-fighting within American intelligence ensured they were taken off guard by the Viet Congs 1968 Tet Offensive; how over confidence, political interference and deception facilitated Egypt and Syrias 1973 surprise attack on Israel; why a handful of marines and a London taxicab were all Britain had to defend the Falklands; the mistaken intelligence that allowed Saddam Hussein to remain in power until the second Iraq War of 2003; the truth behind the US failure to run a terrorist warning system before the 9/11 WTC bombing; and how governments are increasingly pressurising intelligence agencies to spin the party-political line. Promotional "Headline" From one of the countrys foremost experts on military history, an insider view of some of the greatest intelligence blunders of recent history. Description for Sales People A radically updated edition of John Hughes-Wilsons Military Intelligence Blunders , which sold over 30,000 copies in print Details ISBN1472122070 Pages 528 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2017 ISBN-10 1472122070 ISBN-13 9781472122070 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Constable Subtitle The History of Espionage and the Secret World Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2017-05-18 DEWEY 355.3432 Short Title On Intelligence Language English UK Release Date 2017-05-18 Illustrations Integrated b+w illustrations. Author John Hughes-Wilson Audience General AU Release Date 2017-07-10 NZ Release Date 2017-07-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100946139;

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