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Ike's Spies : Eisenhower and the Espionage Establishment,Used
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's public image was that of a widegrinning Daddy Warbucks who preferred the golf course over the cabinet room. He was perceived as a military bureaucrat who never held a combat command. A Republican sandwiched between two Democratic administrations, he lacked the political vigor of his predecessor Harry S. Truman and the star quality of his successor JFK.Yet behind the placid image he was a sly fox who ran the most efficient espionage establishment in the world. His goal was to keep the Free World free. To do so, he fostered the growth of the CIA, overthrew governments, flew spy flights, and hatched assassination plots. At the top of the intelligence pyramid, Ike shouldered some of the greatest coups in espionage history, as well as some of its most ignominious failures.Among Ike's The 'Man Who Never Was' strategem, the ULTRAguided ambush of the German counterattack at Mortain, which opened the Allies' way to the Rhine, the 1954 overthrow of Jacobo Arbenz Guzman's government of Guatemala, Operation AJAX, which toppled Iran's Mossadegh, and the U2 flights over Russia. But Ike can be credited likewise for the failure to predict the German attack during the Battle of the Bulge, the Francis Gary Powers fiasco, and the tragic and irresponsible encouragement of freedom fighters in Hungary, Indonesia, and Cuba.In writing this revealing probe into the 1950s spy world, Stephen E. Ambrose, the author of the most acclaimed fullscale biography of Eisenhower, interviewed the president and many of his agents and had access to much previously unpublished archival material. 'The story he tells,' said the New York Review of Books in 1981 when the book was first published, 'is one of some very low deeds done in the name of high moral principles.'Stephen E. Ambrose was Director Emeritus of the Eisenhower Center, Boyd Professor of History at the University of New Orleans, and president of the National D Day Museum. He was the author of many books, most recently The Mississippi and the Making of a From the Louisana Purchase to Today. His compilation of 1,400 oral histories from American veterans and authorship of over 20 books established him as one of the foremost historians of the Second World War in Europe. He died October 13, 2002, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ike's Spies'? A: 'Ike's Spies' is authored by Stephen E. Ambrose, with contributions from Richard H. Immerman.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The book explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's role in espionage during his presidency, detailing both significant successes and failures of his intelligence operations.
- Q: How many pages is 'Ike's Spies'? A: 'Ike's Spies' contains 368 pages, providing an in-depth look at its subject matter.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The book is available in the First Edition, published on January 1, 1981.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Ike's Spies' is a hardcover edition, which adds to its durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, 'Ike's Spies' is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the complexities of espionage, the moral dilemmas faced during covert operations, and significant historical events influenced by intelligence activities.
- Q: When was 'Ike's Spies' published? A: 'Ike's Spies' was published on January 1, 1981.
- Q: Does the book include interviews or archival material? A: Yes, Stephen E. Ambrose conducted interviews with Eisenhower and his agents and utilized previously unpublished archival material.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Ike's Spies' is categorized under Presidents & Heads of State, focusing on the historical figure of Dwight D. Eisenhower.