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The Central Intelligence Agency And Overhead Reconnaissance: The U2 And Oxcart Programs, 1954?1974,Used
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The Cias 2013 Release Of Its Book The Central Intelligence Agency And Overhead Reconnaissance 19541974 Is A Fascinating And Important Historical Document. It Contains A Significant Amount Of Newly Declassified Material With Respect To The U2 And Oxcart Programs, Including Names Of Pilots; Codenames And Cryptonyms; Locations, Funding, And Cover Arrangements; Electronic Countermeasures Equipment; Cooperation With Foreign Governments; And Overflights Of The Soviet Union, Cuba, China, And Other Countries.Originally Published With A Secret/No Foreign Dissemination Classification, This Detailed Study Describes Not Only The Programs Technological And Bureaucratic Aspects, But Also Its Political And International Context, Including The Difficult Choices Faced By President Eisenhower In Authorizing Overflights Of The Soviet Union And The Controversy Surrounding The Shoot Down There Of U2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers In 1960. The Authors Discuss The Origins Of The U2, Its Topsecret Testing, Its Specially Designed Highaltitude Cameras And Complex Lifesupport Systems, And Even The Possible Use Of Poison Capsules By Its Pilots, If Captured. They Call Attention To The Crucial Importance Of The U2 In The Gathering Of Strategic And Tactical Intelligence, As Well As The Controversies That The Program Unleashed. Finally, They Discuss The Cias Development Of A Successor To The U2, The Oxcart, Which Became The Worlds Most Technologically Advanced Aircraft.For The First Time, The More Complete 2013 Release Of This Historical Text Is Available In A Professionally Typeset Format, Supplemented With Higher Quality Photographs That Will Bring Alive These Incredible Aircraft And The Story Of Their Development And Use By The Cia. This Edition Also Includes A New Preface By Author Gregory W. Pedlow And A Foreword By U2 Expert Chris Pocock.Skyhorse Publishing, As Well As Our Arcade Imprint, Are Proud To Publish A Broad Range Of Books For Readers Interested In Historybooks About World War Ii, The Third Reich, Hitler And His Henchmen, The Jfk Assassination, Conspiracies, The American Civil War, The American Revolution, Gladiators, Vikings, Ancient Rome, Medieval Times, The Old West, And Much More. While Not Every Title We Publish Becomes A New York Times Bestseller Or A National Bestseller, We Are Committed To Books On Subjects That Are Sometimes Overlooked And To Authors Whose Work Might Not Otherwise Find A Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'The Central Intelligence Agency and Overhead Reconnaissance'? A: The book primarily focuses on the U-2 and Oxcart programs from 1954 to 1974, detailing their technological advancements, bureaucratic processes, and the political context surrounding overhead reconnaissance missions.
- Q: What type of information can I expect to find in this book? A: Readers can expect to find newly declassified materials, including names of pilots, codenames, funding details, and the international implications of the U-2 and Oxcart programs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers with no prior knowledge of the CIA or intelligence programs? A: Yes, the book is accessible to general readers and provides historical context and explanations for those unfamiliar with the CIA's operations.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is the 2013 edition, which has been professionally typeset and includes higher quality photographs, a new preface by Gregory W. Pedlow, and a foreword by U-2 expert Chris Pocock.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 428 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Central Intelligence Agency and Overhead Reconnaissance'? A: The author of the book is Gregory W. Pedlow.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2016.
- Q: What are the historical themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses significant themes such as the technological advancements of the U-2, the political decisions made by President Eisenhower, and the controversies surrounding reconnaissance missions.
- Q: Does the book include photographs or illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes higher quality photographs that enhance the understanding of the U-2 and Oxcart aircraft and their development.