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Author | : Wolfgang W. E. Samuel |
Publisher | : Univ. Press of Mississippi |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 2019-02-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1496822811 |
The outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 took the American military by surprise. Rushing to respond, the US and its allies developed a selective overflight program to gather intelligence. Silent Warriors, Incredible Courage is a history of the Cold War overflights of the Soviet Union, its allies, and the People's Republic of China, based on extensive interviews with dozens of pilots who flew these dangerous missions. In 1954 the number of flights expanded, and the highly classified SENSINT program was born. Soon, American RB-45C, RB-47E/H, RF-100s, and various versions of the RB-57 were in the air on an almost constant basis, providing the president and military leadership with hard facts about enemy capabilities and intentions. Eventually the SENSINT program was replaced by the high-flying U-2 spy plane. The U-2 overflights removed the mysteries of Soviet military power. These flights remained active until 1960 when a U-2 was shot down by Russian missiles, leading to the end of the program. Shortly thereafter planes were replaced by spy satellites. The overflights were so highly classified that no one, planner or participant, was allowed to talk about them—and no one did, until the overflight program and its pictorial record was declassified in the 1990s. Through extensive research of existing literature on the overflights and interviews conducted by Wolfgang W. E. Samuel, this book reveals the story of the entire overflight program through the eyes of the pilots and crew who flew the planes. Samuel's account tells the stories of American heroes who risked their lives—and sometimes lost them—to protect their country.
Author | : Saul David |
Publisher | : William Collins |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021-09-02 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780008513368 |
Author | : Lance Q. Zedric |
Publisher | : Pathfinder Publishing, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780934793568 |
The Alamo Scouts, Sixth Army's Special Reconnaissance Unit of World War II, provided intelligence-gathering and tactical reconnaissance in the Pacific Theatre. During the war, they performed over 106 successful missions in the Admiralty Islands, New Guinea and the Philippines, most deep behind enemy lines. The Scouts took part in liberating two POW camps. The Scouts evolved from a simple reconnaissance unit to a sophisticated intelligence unit supplying and coordinating large-scale guerilla operations on Leyte and Luzon. They did this without losing a man, killed or captured. The Scouts are now recognised as forerunners of the modern Special Forces.
Author | : Jack K. Wakamatsu |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
"Silent warriors: a memoir of America's 442nd Regimental Combat Team is author Jack K. Wakamatsu's deeply felt account of his experiences in World War II. A Nisei, or Japanese-American, Wakamatsu finds himself in a particularly unique position as the war begins. As our government interns his parents in the infamous Manzanar "security camp", his father's business left in unscrupulous hands, Jack and many of his Nisei friends prepare to wage war in the European theater, their twofold aim: to fight for liberty, and to prove to their Caucasian counterparts that they, too, are loyal, patriotic Americans. Made up mostly of Nisei like Wakamatsu, the 442nd's exploits and adventures make for unforgettable reading. In a particularly unsettling episode, a young soldier returns from a harrowing day on the front line, only to learn that angry neighbors have turned against his parents back home and burned them out of their house. The incident is rendered doubly poignant in light of the tremendous dedication and discipline of the 442nd soldiers, many of whom would go on to make the ultimate sacrifice before the war ends. In an era where, as the author points out, we take our priceless freedom entirely too much for granted, Silent warriors is a chilling reminder of the high price that has so often been paid for the sake of preserving American democracy"--Jacket.
Author | : Saul David |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 528 |
Release | : 2021-09-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0008394547 |
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘A terrific book ... It really is one of the most enjoyable histories I’ve read in many a year’ JAMES HOLLAND ‘Riveting ... A brilliant account’ DAILY MAIL
Author | : Sadhu Prasad |
Publisher | : Fantabulous Publishers India |
Total Pages | : 107 |
Release | : |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
In the shadowy world of intelligence and espionage, one name has always stood out as a symbol of unparalleled dedication, resourcefulness, and effectiveness: Mossad, Israel's national intelligence agency. "Mossad: Israel's Silent Warriors" takes you on a riveting journey through the agency's history and unveils its most remarkable success stories. From its clandestine birth in 1949 to its covert operations in the modern era, this book provides an unprecedented look inside the world of Mossad. You'll discover the agency's origins, its evolution, and its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Israel's security interests worldwide. As you turn the pages, you'll delve into some of the most captivating and daring missions undertaken by Mossad agents. From the audacious capture of Adolf Eichmann to the perilous rescue of Ethiopian Jews and the covert strikes on nuclear threats, each operation showcases the agency's ingenuity and unwavering resolve. While Mossad's missions are shrouded in secrecy, this book unveils the untold stories behind its legendary successes. You'll meet the brilliant minds and fearless operatives who risked everything to protect their homeland. You'll witness the high-stakes world of espionage, where every decision could alter the course of history. "Mossad: Israel's Silent Warriors" is an enthralling exploration of espionage, courage, and the relentless pursuit of security. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of spy thrillers, or simply curious about the covert operations that shaped the Middle East and beyond, this book offers an inside look at the shadow warriors who changed the course of history.
Author | : Lindsey Piper |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2013-04-22 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1476713251 |
An exciting, emotionally charged prequel to the Dragon Kings trilogy featuring warriors fighting for their lives in violent cage matches to guarantee their clans’ survival—available exclusively as an eBook! A silent woman ashamed of her criminal background becomes a Cage warrior to seek redemption. An unrepentant fortune hunter will do anything to escape his mounting debts. Although rivals on the streets of Hong Kong, they find common ground when seeking their clan’s stolen idol, but for vastly different reasons. Neither one suspects that love will begin when he becomes the first man in five years to hear her speak.
Author | : Catherine Chambers |
Publisher | : Hungry Tomato ® |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2016-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1512407097 |
Skilled assassins and saboteurs have undermined the most powerful armies with secret tactics and weapons. Slip in among them to see stealthy warriors from different times and places on their dangerous missions and surprise their enemies.
Author | : Gary Linderer |
Publisher | : Ivy Books |
Total Pages | : 393 |
Release | : 2009-02-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0307559769 |
"The Eyes and Ears of the Screaming Eagles . . ." By 1969, the NVA had grown more experienced at countering the tactics of the long range patrols, and SIX SILENT MEN: Book Three describes some of the fiercest fighting Lurps saw during the war. Based on his own experience and extensive interviews with other combat vets of the 101st's Lurp companies, Gary Linderer writes this final, heroic chapter in the seven bloody years that Lurps served God and country in Vietnam. These tough young warriors--grossly outnumbered and deep in enemy territory--fought with the guts, tenacity, and courage that have made them legends in the 101st.
Author | : Joshua Tadmor |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Espionage, Israeli |
ISBN | : |