Mystify. Mislead. Surprise. These have been the basic tenets of deception in warfare throughout human history. In WWII, however, the Allies employed unprecedented measures and practiced the most successful deception ever seen, meticulously feeding misinformation to Axis intelligence. Thaddeus Holt's ambitious and comprehensive book is the first to tell the full story behind these operations. Exactly how the Allies engaged in strategic deception has remained secret for decades. Now, with the help of newly declassified ...
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Mystify. Mislead. Surprise. These have been the basic tenets of deception in warfare throughout human history. In WWII, however, the Allies employed unprecedented measures and practiced the most successful deception ever seen, meticulously feeding misinformation to Axis intelligence. Thaddeus Holt's ambitious and comprehensive book is the first to tell the full story behind these operations. Exactly how the Allies engaged in strategic deception has remained secret for decades. Now, with the help of newly declassified material, Holt reveals these secrets to the world in a riveting work of historical scholarship. Told chronologically, THE DECEIVERS takes readers from the early British achievements in the Middle East and Europe at the beginning of the war, through to the massive Allied success of D-Day, American victory in the Pacific theatre, and the war's culmination on the brink of an invasion of Japan. Holt brings to life the hitherto little-known men, British and American, who ran Allied deception, tracks the development of deception techniques, and explores the groundbreaking work of double agents. Full of fascinating sources and astounding revelations, THE DECEIVERS is an indispensable volume and an unparalleled contribution to WWII literature
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Very Good. First edition. 2vols. Grey decorated buckram boards with silver lettering to the spine. In original slipcase which shows very minor shelf wear. From the library of the ex-arts editor of the Folio Society.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1550grams, ISBN: 9780297848042.
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Fine. Advance Uncorrected Proof. Printed trade wraps. 952pp. Appendices. Maps. "...the first full account of its kind, The Deceivers reveals the inner workings of the most systematic and skillful deception ever practiced in warfare history."
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing (Full Number Line). Not price-clipped ($49.95 price intact). Published by Scribner, 2004. Octavo. Black cloth over blue boards stamped in silver. Book is like new with no writing. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight. Dust jacket is like new. Dust jacket has a small tear on top of spine. A fine copy of this title detailing the Allied military deception during WWII. 1148 pages. ISBN: 0743250427. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
