The ultra-magic deals and the most secret special relationship, 1940-1946
1993, First Edition. Novato, CA : Presidio. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 276 pages; Description: xii, 276 p. ; 24 cm. Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Cryptography. World War, 1939-1945 -- Electronic intelligence -- United States. World War, 1939-1945 -- Electronic intelligence -- Great Britain. Summary: During World War II the United States and Great Britain signed secret pacts agreeing to merge the code- and cipher-breaking (cryptanalytic) operations they were directing against Nazi Germany, Italy, and Japan. This partnership was unique: never before had countries revealed their intelligence methods and results even to their closest allies. Cooperation between countries on something this sensitive is approached. Item #219779
ISBN: 1853104477
Price: €10.95