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Eyes In The Sky: Eisenhower, The Cia And Cold War Aerial Espionage
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Dino A. Brugioni, Author Of The Bestselling Account Of The Cuban Missile Crisis, Eyeball To Eyeball, Draws On His Long Cia Career As One Of The World'S Premier Experts On Aerial Reconnaissance To Provide The Inside Story Of President Dwight D. Eisenhower'S Efforts To Use Spy Planes And Satellites To Gather Intelligence. He Reveals Eisenhower To Be A Handson President Who, Contrary To Popular Belief, Took An Active Role In Assuring That The Latest Technology Was Used To Gather Aerial Intelligence. This Previously Untold Story Of The Secret Cold War Program Makes Full Use Of The Author'S Firsthand Knowledge Of The Program And Of Information He Gained From Interviews With Important Participants. As A Founder And Senior Officer Of The Cia'S National Photographic Interpretation Center, Brugioni Was A Key Player In Keeping Eisenhower Informed Of Developments, And He Sheds New Light On The President'S Contributions Toward Building An Effective And Technologically Advanced Intelligence Organization.The Book Provides Details Of The President'S Backing Of The U2'S Development And Its Use To Dispel The Bomber Gap And To Provide Data On Soviet Missile And Nuclear Efforts And To Deal With Crises In The Suez, Lebanon, Chinese Off Shore Islands, Tibet, Indonesia, East Germany, And Elsewhere. Brugioni Offers New Information About Eisenhower'S Order Of U2 Flights Over Malta, Cyprus, Toulon, And Israel And Subsequent Warnings To The British, French, And Israelis That The U.S. Would Not Support An Invasion Of Egypt. He Notes That The President Also Backed The Development Of The Corona Photographic Satellite, Which Eventually Proved The Missile Gap With The Soviet Union Didn'T Exist, And A Variety Of Other Satellite Systems That Detected And Monitored Problems Around The World. The Unsung Reconnaissance Roles Played By Jimmy Doolittle And Edwin Land Are Also Highlighted In This Revealing Study Of Cold War Espionage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Eyes in the Sky'? A: 'Eyes in the Sky' focuses on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's efforts in aerial reconnaissance during the Cold War, detailing the use of spy planes and satellites for intelligence gathering.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Dino A. Brugioni, a renowned expert on aerial reconnaissance and a former CIA officer.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Eyes in the Sky' contains 520 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Eyes in the Sky' published? A: 'Eyes in the Sky' was published on March 15, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in espionage? A: Yes, the book is categorized under espionage and provides in-depth insights into Cold War intelligence operations.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Eyes in the Sky' is illustrated.
- Q: Does the book provide new information about U-2 flights? A: Yes, the book includes new insights into Eisenhower's orders regarding U-2 flights over various regions, enhancing the historical narrative of aerial espionage.
- Q: Can I expect to learn about satellite technology in this book? A: Absolutely, the book discusses the development of satellite systems, including the CORONA photographic satellite and its impact on Cold War intelligence.
- Q: Is this book considered a reliable source for historical research? A: Yes, given the author's credentials and firsthand experience, 'Eyes in the Sky' is regarded as a reliable source for research on Cold War aerial espionage.