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Operation Damocles: Israel'S Secret War Against Hitler'S Scientists, 19511967
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The Forgotten Cloakanddagger History Of The Former Nazi Scientists Who Were Recruited By Egypt To Develop Longrange Missiles Capable Of Striking Israel From 1951 To 1967 Egypt Pursued A Secret Program To Build Military Rockets That Could Have Conceivably Posed A Threat To Neighboring Israel. Because Such An Ambitious Project Required Western Expertise, The Egyptian Leader President Nasser Hired West German Scientists, Many Of Them Veterans Of The Nazi Rocket Program At Peenemunde And Elsewhere. These Covert Plans Soon Came To The Attention Of Israels Legendary Secret Service, Mossad, And Caused Deep Alarm In Tel Aviv.Would Israel Fall Under The Shadow Of Longrange Missiles Held By A Ruler Who Was Sworn To Destroy The Jewish State? Could The Missiles Be Fitted With Warheads Filled With Radiological, Chemical, Or Even Nuclear Materials? Israel Responded By Using Threats, Intimidation, And Brutal Assassination Squads To Deter The German Scientists From Working On Nassers Behalf.Exactly Half A Century Later, This Book Tells The Gripping Story Of The Mysterious Arms Dealers, Mossad Assassins, Scientific Genii, And Leading Figures Who All Played Their Part In Operation Damocles. 12 Pages Of B&W Photographs And Maps
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains three hundred sixty-eight pages. This comprehensive volume provides a detailed account of Operation Damocles.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is a hardcover edition. This ensures durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point three inches in length, one point one inches in width, and nine point three inches in height. These dimensions make it a standard size for hardcover books.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Roger Howard. He is known for his insightful works on espionage and military history.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the espionage genre. It explores historical covert operations and intelligence activities.
- Q: What is the main subject of this book? A: The book covers Israel's secret war against former Nazi scientists. It details the efforts to thwart missile development in Egypt.
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- Q: Can I find similar books on the same topic? A: Yes, there are many books on espionage and military history. Look for titles that focus on covert operations or the Cold War era for related topics.
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