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Intelligence in the field of counter-terrorism is a different and, in many aspects, arduous and dangerous task. The lives of many agents are in continuous danger. The rules of the game are cruelas moral and ethical considerations are negated by the bullet. There is no honor between rivals on the streets of Beirut or Baghdadonly the most quickwitted survive. A modern spy must blend in, live among the enemy, speak the language, befriend, and exploit the enemy at very opportunity. They are required to be streetwise, rough, tough, and ruthless. The Spycraft Manual is a step-by-step instruction book on the tradecraft and skills that spies use. Each individual subject contains masses of fascinating, previously undisclosed information, all graphically illustrated with simple black and white line drawings. From the seven basic drills of agent contact to satellite surveillance, The Spycraft Manual is a perfect reference to the whole world of espionage. The techniques and strategies used by actual spiesmuch of it revealed for the first time! The first and only practical guide to reveal the secret tradecraft techniques used by spies today. Step-by-step illustrated instructions, riveting case history sidebars, and complete history and current uses of techniques.
About the Author
Barry Davies joined the British army in 1962 at the age of 17. Four years later, he volunteered for the SAS, passing selection while winning the Best Shot trophy. He remained with the SAS for 18 years, during which time he was involved in skirmishes that covered the globe. He saw action in the Middle East, including the Oman War. He fought in the jungles of both Southeast Asia and South America. Toward the end of his army career, he worked alone in Northern Ireland. Mr. Davies now lives in Spain.
The Spycraft Manual: The Insider's Guide to Espionage Techniques,Richard Tomlinson,Zenith Press,0760320748,General,Military - Strategy,Political Freedom & Security - Intelligence,Political Freedom & Security - International Secur,Political Science,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,History / General
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