Watergate Scandal: All the President’s Men The Watergate scandal as exposed in “All the President’s Men” by Carl Bernstein and
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Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory by Ben Macintyre
“Operation Mincemeat” by Ben Macintyre recounts the extraordinary true story of a World War II deception that utilized a deceased man, Glyndwr Michael, to mislead the Nazis.
Continue readingOutlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan by Sean Parnell, John Bruning
“Outlaw Platoon” is a vivid account of the author, Sean Parnell, and his platoon’s deployment to the heart of Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.
Continue readingAgent 110: An American Spymaster and the German Resistance in WWII by Scott Jeffrey Miller
“Agent 110: An American Spymaster and the German Resistance in WWII” by Scott Miller is a gripping account of covert operations, intrigue, and courage during World War II.
Continue readingGideon’s Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad by Gordon Thomas
Gideon’s Spies by Gordon Thomas is an extensive and captivating exploration of the history of the Mossad, Israel’s security agency.
Continue readingGhost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 by Steve Coll
Ghost Wars presents an account of the covert operations, political maneuvers, and unintended consequences that shaped Afghanistan’s history.
Continue readingThe Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future by Chris Whipple
Spymasters In his book, “The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future,” author Chris Whipple delves into
Continue readingRelentless Strike: The Secret History of Joint Special Operations Command by Sean Naylor
Relentless Strike tells the inside story of JSOC, the secret military organization that revolutionized counterterrorism.
Continue readingNo Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden by Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer
No Easy Day, Owen also takes readers into the War on Terror and details the formation of the most elite units in the military.
Continue readingThe Secret History of MI6: 1909-1949 by Keith Jeffery
The real history of MI6, particularly during 1909 to 1949, is a tapestry woven with intrigue, innovation, and audacity.
Continue readingThe Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben Macintyre
The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre is an enthralling journey into the heart of the Cold War where spies dictated the course of history.
Continue readingDeceiving the Deceivers: Kim Philby, Donald Maclean, and Guy Burgess by S. J. Hamrick
Deceiving the Deceivers by S.J. Hamrick is a mesmerizing journey into the world of Kim Philby, Donald Maclean, and Guy Burgess.
Continue readingGuy Burgess: The Spy Who Knew Everyone by Stewart Purvis
Guy Burgess was a supreme networker, with a contacts book that included everyone from statesmen to socialites, high-ranking government officials to the famous actors and literary figures of the day.
Continue readingThe Weapon Wizards: How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower by Yaakov Katz
Weapon Wizards is an illuminating journey into the world of Israeli military innovation, technology, and the brilliant minds behind it.
Continue readingIsandlwana: How the Zulus Humbled the British Empire by Adrian Greaves
Isandlwana: How the Zulus Humbled the British Empire is an account of the Battle of Isandlwana, written by Dr. Adrian Greaves.
Continue readingSpy Catcher: The Candid Autobiography of a Senior Intelligence Officer by Peter Wright
Spy Catcher is a memoir of Wright’s experiences as an MI5 officer and his research into the history of the British intelligence community.
Continue readingSpies in the Congo: America’s Atomic Mission in World War II by Susan Williams
“Spies in the Congo” is a well-written and engaging account of an important but little-known chapter in World War II history.
Continue readingMy 5 Cambridge Friends: Burgess, Maclean, Philby, Blunt, and Cairncross by Their KGB Controller by Yuri Modin
Yuri Modin’s book is a fascinating account of his interactions with the infamous Cambridge spy ring.
Continue readingStalin’s Englishman: Guy Burgess, the Cold War, and the Cambridge Spy Ring by Andrew Lownie
“Stalin’s Englishman: Guy Burgess, the Cold War, and the Cambridge Spy Ring,” unravels the life of one of the most notorious spies in British history.
Continue readingA Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal by Ben Macintyre
“A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal” by Ben Macintyre is a riveting exploration of one of the most shocking betrayals in the history of intelligence operations.
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