The Secret War
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Beneath the thunder of bombs and the clash of armies in the Second World War, a quieter, more cerebral conflict raged — one fought in laboratories, listening stations, and the shadowed corridors of intelligence — and The Secret War chronicles this hidden battle with meticulous precision. Brian Johnson uncovers the extraordinary technological and scientific struggle that unfolded between the Allied and Axis powers, detailing the radar systems, codebreaking operations, electronic countermeasures, and ingenious innovations that shaped the outcome of the war far from the public eye. Originally produced as a companion to the acclaimed BBC television documentary series of the same name, this work presents a gripping account of the brilliant minds — scientists, engineers, and spies — whose contributions proved as decisive as any military campaign. Johnson's narrative style is authoritative yet accessible, drawing on firsthand accounts and declassified material to illuminate a dimension of the war that remained shrouded in secrecy for decades. The book argues compellingly that the true turning points of World War II were as often won in the invention of a new device or the cracking of an enemy signal as they were on the battlefield itself. For anyone who believes they know the full story of the Second World War, The Secret War will fundamentally — and thrillingly — challenge that assumption.
Author: Brian Johnson
Format: Hardback
Genre: WW2
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Beneath the thunder of bombs and the clash of armies in the Second World War, a quieter, more cerebral conflict raged — one fought in laboratories, listening stations, and the shadowed corridors of intelligence — and The Secret War chronicles this hidden battle with meticulous precision. Brian Johnson uncovers the extraordinary technological and scientific struggle that unfolded between the Allied and Axis powers, detailing the radar systems, codebreaking operations, electronic countermeasures, and ingenious innovations that shaped the outcome of the war far from the public eye. Originally produced as a companion to the acclaimed BBC television documentary series of the same name, this work presents a gripping account of the brilliant minds — scientists, engineers, and spies — whose contributions proved as decisive as any military campaign. Johnson's narrative style is authoritative yet accessible, drawing on firsthand accounts and declassified material to illuminate a dimension of the war that remained shrouded in secrecy for decades. The book argues compellingly that the true turning points of World War II were as often won in the invention of a new device or the cracking of an enemy signal as they were on the battlefield itself. For anyone who believes they know the full story of the Second World War, The Secret War will fundamentally — and thrillingly — challenge that assumption.