From spy missions to code breaking, this richly illustrated account of the covert operations of World War II takes readers behind the battle lines and deep into the undercover war effort that changed the course of history.
An Illustrated Timeline
A chronology of world history ranges from the dawn of humankind to the present day, examining important events, milestones, ideas, and personalities that occurred simultaneously in different regions of the world.
"From spy missions to code breaking, this richly illustrated account of the covert operations of World War II takes readers behind the battle lines and deep into the undercover war effort that changed the course of history. From the authors who created Eyewitness to World War II and numerous other best-selling illustrated reference books, this is the shocking story behind the covert activity that shaped the outcome of one of the world's greatest conflicts--and the destiny of millions of people. National Geographic's landmark book illuminates World War II as never before by taking you inside the secret lives of spies and spy masters; secret agents and secret armies; Enigma machines and code breakers; psychological warfare and black propaganda; secret weapons and secret battle strategies. Seven heavily illustrated narrative chapters reveal the truth behind the lies and deception that shaped the 'secret war'; eight essays showcase hundreds of rare photos and artifacts (many never before seen); more than 50 specially created sidebars tell the stories of spies and secret operations. Renowned historian and top-selling author Stephen Hyslop reveals this little-known side of the war in captivating detail, weaving in extraordinary eyewitness accounts and information only recently declassified. Rare photographs, artifacts, and illuminating graphics enrich this absorbing reference book"--
Text-Bildband (zahlreiche Dokumente) über Telepathie, Präkognition und zur Geschichte der Okkultismusforschung.
Spione, Codeknacker, Kommandooperationen
Von streng geheimen Spionagemissionen bis hin zu kürzlich freigegebenen Dokumenten aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg - diese reich illustrierte Darstellung der verdeckten Spionageoperationen des 2. Weltkriegs führt den Leser hinter die Kampflinien und zu verdeckten Kriegseinsätze. Das bahnbrechende Buch von National Geographic enthält kürzlich veröffentlichte, noch nie zuvor gesehene Fotos, kodierte Nachrichten, geheime Karten und mehr als 700 seltene Artefakte, die Licht in die dunkelsten Geheimnisse des Krieges bringen.