Covert Action in the Cold War: US Policy, Intelligence and CIA Operations

by James Callanan

Book Overview

Born out of the ashes of World War II, the covert action arm of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was created to counter the challenge posed by the Soviet Union and its allies and bolster American interests worldwide. It evolved rapidly into an eclectic, well-resourced organization whose activities provided a substitute for overt military action and afforded essential backup when the Cold War turned hot in Korea and Vietnam. This comprehensive...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845118820
• ISBN13: 9781845118822
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"