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Code Warriors: Nsa'S Codebreakers And The Secret Intelligence War Against The Soviet Union
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A Sweeping, Indepth History Of Nsa, Whose Famous Cult Of Silence Has Left The Agency Shrouded In Mystery For Decadesthe National Security Agency Was Born Out Of The Legendary Codebreaking Programs Of World War Ii That Cracked The Famed Enigma Machine And Other German And Japanese Codes, Thereby Turning The Tide Of Allied Victory. In The Postwar Years, As The United States Developed A New Enemy In The Soviet Union, Our Intelligence Community Found Itself Targeting Not Soldiers On The Battlefield, But Suspected Spies, Foreign Leaders, And Even American Citizens. Throughout The Second Half Of The Twentieth Century, Nsa Played A Vital, Often Fraught And Controversial Role In The Major Events Of The Cold War, From The Korean War To The Cuban Missile Crisis To Vietnam And Beyond.In Code Warriors, Stephen Budianskya Longtime Expert In Cryptologytells The Fascinating Story Of How Nsa Came To Be, From Its Roots In World War Ii Through The Fall Of The Berlin Wall. Along The Way, He Guides Us Through The Fascinating Challenges Faced By Cryptanalysts, And How They Broke Some Of The Most Complicated Codes Of The Twentieth Century. With Access To New Documents, Budiansky Shows Where The Agency Succeeded And Failed During The Cold War, But His Account Also Offers Crucial Perspective For Assessing Nsa Today In The Wake Of The Edward Snowden Revelations. Budiansky Shows How Nsas Obsession With Recording Every Bit Of Data And Decoding Every Signal Is Far From A New Development; Throughout Its History The Depth And Breadth Of The Agencys Reach Has Resulted In Both Remarkable Successes And Destructive Failures.Featuring A Series Of Appendixes That Explain The Technical Details Of Soviet Codes And How They Were Broken, This Is A Rich And Riveting History Of The Underbelly Of The Cold War, And An Essential And Timely Read For All Who Seek To Understand The Origins Of The Modern Nsa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Code Warriors'? A: 'Code Warriors' provides a comprehensive history of the National Security Agency (NSA), exploring its origins from World War II codebreaking efforts to its role during the Cold War.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Code Warriors'? A: The book is authored by Stephen Budiansky, an expert in cryptology and military history.
- Q: When was 'Code Warriors' published? A: 'Code Warriors' was published on August 22, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does 'Code Warriors' contain? A: The book contains 432 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Code Warriors' have? A: 'Code Warriors' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What notable historical events does 'Code Warriors' cover? A: The book covers significant events such as the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War, highlighting the NSA's involvement in these conflicts.
- Q: Is 'Code Warriors' suitable for readers unfamiliar with cryptology? A: 'Code Warriors' is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both experts and general readers interested in intelligence history.
- Q: Does 'Code Warriors' include technical details about codebreaking? A: Yes, the book features appendixes that explain the technical aspects of Soviet codes and the methods used to break them.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Code Warriors'? A: The book explores themes of secrecy, intelligence gathering, and the ethical implications of NSA's surveillance practices.
- Q: Is 'Code Warriors' a timely read in light of recent events? A: Yes, the book offers crucial perspectives on the NSA's historical actions, especially relevant in the context of modern debates about surveillance and privacy.