Secrets of Signals Intelligence During the Cold War
From Cold War to Globalization
Edited by Matthew M. Aid, Cees Wiebes
- Price: $49.95
- Binding/Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 978-0-7146-8182-5
- Publish Date: September 1st 2001
- Imprint: Routledge
- Pages: 368 pages
Series: Studies in Intelligence
Description
In recent years the importance of Signals Intelligence (Sigint) has become more prominent, especially the capabilities of reading and deciphering diplomatic, military and commercial communications of other nations. This work reveals the role of intercepting messages during the Cold War.
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Frankfurter Algemeine Zeitung
"This volume shows that historians and political scientists can no longer ignore the importance of "signals intelligence" in the history of international relations since 1945."
Tribune
"Such detailed accounts on specific SIGINT operations are rare, and offer a glimpse of what is missing from the acknowledged history of the Cold War."
Cryptologia
"this excellent book provides an abundance of interesting information…it belongs in your personal library