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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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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Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service by Michael Bar-Zohar, Nissim Mishal
In “Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service,” authors Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal deliver a riveting account of the covert world of Israel’s legendary intelligence agency, Mossad.
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Defend the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 by Christopher Andrew
“Defend the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5” by Christopher Andrew is an extraordinary literary feat that opens the secretive doors of the United Kingdom’s security service, MI5.
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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest by Stephen E. Ambrose
In the annals of World War II literature, “Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest” by Stephen E. Ambrose stands as an iconic testament to the triumph of brotherhood, courage, and resilience.
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GCHQ by Richard Aldrich
“GCHQ” by Richard Aldrich offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters and its pivotal role in intelligence and security operations.
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Goodreads 2020 Reading Challenge
Goodreads 2020 Reading Challenge is my third year of tracking the books that I am reading. I stuck to my goal of reading fifteen (15) books. Unfortunately, I was able to read thirteen (13) books only.
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