American Intelligence in War-time London: The Story of the OSS

ISBN-13: 9780415761406 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 304 str.

Nelson MacPherson

Opis

The OSS, based in London, was a critical liaison and operational outpost for American intelligence during World War II. Nelson MacPherson's study explores the evolution of the modern American intelligence behemoth from its earliest days in London and reassesses its role based on recently opened archive materials.

Spis treści

1. The British Intelligence Community: Setting the tone for OSS 2. The Genesis of OSS/London and the British dimension 3. Servants of OVERLORD: SO, SI and the invasion of Europe 4. "Reductio ad absurdum" R&A/London's quest for relevance 5. Falling short of the target: EOU, SIRA and the pitfalls of R&A 5. Inspired Improvization: William Casey and the penetration of Germany 6. Following the British Example: X-2 and morale operations 7. Full Circle: Anglo-American intelligence and the transition to Cold War

O autorze

Nelson MacPherson