“Killing Pablo” by Mark Bowden is a chronicle that delves into the intense pursuit of Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.
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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.
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Outlaw 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.
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Agent 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.
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Gideon’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.
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Ghost 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.
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The 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
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Relentless 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.
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No 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.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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The 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.
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Spy 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.
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A 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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Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Michael B. Oren
Very good account of the 1967 Arab-Israeli 6 Day War. The book offers a glimpse into the political and military dynamics that reshaped the modern Middle East in just six days.
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The Lost Spy: An American in Stalin’s Secret Service by Andrew Meier
“The Lost Spy: An American in Stalin’s Secret Service” reveals the remarkable life of Isiah Oggins, an American entangled in the shadowy dealings of Soviet intelligence.
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The Second World War: A Complete History by Martin Gilbert
A monumental work that offers an exhaustive and comprehensive account of one of the most significant events in human history.
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The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal by David E. Hoffman
The Billion Dollar Spy is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Cold War espionage, where truth proves to be more thrilling than fiction.
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The Secret War with Iran: The 30-Year Clandestine Struggle Against the World’s Most Dangerous Terrorist Power by Ronen Bergman
A book by Ronen Bergman that delves into the covert and often shadowy secret war with Iran and various Western nations.
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Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations by Ronen Bergman
“Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations” by Ronen Bergman is nothing short of a gripping journey into the clandestine world of espionage, covert operations, and the morally complex realm of targeted assassinations carried out by Israel’s intelligence agencies.
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