Striking Back is a book that explores the events surrounding the terrorist attack on the Israeli Olympic team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
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Tag: Espionage
Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge
I started the Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge with a goal of reading 20 books. I was able to exceed my goal as I was able to read 27 books!
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Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5 by Stella Rimington
Open Secret is a revealing and captivating memoir that provides an insider’s perspective on the world of intelligence and security.
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The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden by Mark Bowden
“The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden” by Mark Bowden is about the mission to eliminate the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks.
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Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain’s Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War by Ben Macintyre
“Rogue Heroes” by Ben Macintyre provides a detailed look into the SAS, a covert military group that played a crucial role in World War II.
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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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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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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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Deceiving 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.
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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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Spies 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.
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My 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.
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Stalin’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.
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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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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 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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