Most Secret War: British Scientific Intelligence 1939-1945
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: R.V. Jones
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ discoloured, particularly to spine. Chipping and some rips to perimeter of same. Board spine dented and discoloured. Block yellowed. Previous owner's name cut out of pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible. Binding sturdy.
This compelling historical account chronicles the clandestine world of British scientific intelligence during World War II, revealing the critical role played by innovation and ingenuity in the Allied victory. It uncovers the intricate operations and brilliant minds behind the development of radar, countermeasures against German V-weapons, and other technological advancements that shaped the conflict. The narrative presents a gripping, authoritative look into the high-stakes intellectual battles fought behind the scenes. R.V. Jones, a key figure in these very events, instructs readers with unparalleled insight into the strategic importance of scientific prowess in wartime. This essential work illustrates how intellectual warfare proved as decisive as any battlefield engagement, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal period in history.
Author: R.V. Jones
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ discoloured, particularly to spine. Chipping and some rips to perimeter of same. Board spine dented and discoloured. Block yellowed. Previous owner's name cut out of pastedown. Pages yellowing. All text legible. Binding sturdy.
This compelling historical account chronicles the clandestine world of British scientific intelligence during World War II, revealing the critical role played by innovation and ingenuity in the Allied victory. It uncovers the intricate operations and brilliant minds behind the development of radar, countermeasures against German V-weapons, and other technological advancements that shaped the conflict. The narrative presents a gripping, authoritative look into the high-stakes intellectual battles fought behind the scenes. R.V. Jones, a key figure in these very events, instructs readers with unparalleled insight into the strategic importance of scientific prowess in wartime. This essential work illustrates how intellectual warfare proved as decisive as any battlefield engagement, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal period in history.