secret service

Tom Jericho has been called out of retirement to join in a race to crack the Nazi's secret code, Enigma, in order to save Allied troops from a deadly German attack.

Focuses on British and American espionage, counterespionage, and deceptive operations that were so crucial to the defeat of Nazi Germany and Japan in the Second World War.

Analyzes the field of underground wartime resistance to the Nazis in Europe and explains who the resisters were, how they were organized and some of their achievements.

Describes the dangerous missions of several World War II spies.

Describes the top secret missions and projects of both sides during World War II and discusses the impact of these projects on the outcome of the war and their effect on the course of history.

Drawing on wartime letters, diaries, and interviews with major figures, the author explores counterintelligence networks in England during World War II, describing writer, Roald Dahl's role in spreading British propaganda throughout America in order to keep Nazi Germany from invading England.

Text and photographic essays tell of espionage in World War II: the spies, spy networks, codes, electronic eavesdropping, weapons and hoaxes used by both sides.

An account of the United States Intelligence deciphering of Japanese codes even before Pearl Harbor based on newly released or declassified documents.