Great Britain - Espionage

Espionage, Security and Intelligence in Britain 1945-1970

Name: Espionage, Security and Intelligence in Britain 1945-1970
Author: Richard J. Aldrich
ISBN: 9780719049569

by Richard J. Aldrich

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In post-war Britain, the secret services were more anxious to remain in the shadows than were those of any other Western country. This volume suggests that, although discreet, they were not marginal or peripheral; they were central to British policy-making and implementation. Human espionage, signals intelligence, internal security, counter-subversion, special operations and "black" propaganda were all brought to bear on Britain’s problems, and were co-ordinated at the highest level. Drawing on sources only recently declassified in London and Washington, Richard J. Aldrich offers an authoritative documentation on aspects of government that have often been poorly understood. These issues are set in a broad context, demonstrating their impact upon the direction of the Cold War, nuclear weapons policy, decolonization and Britain’s relations with major allies.

About the Author, Richard J. Aldrich

Richard J. Aldrich is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Nottingham.

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Attempts to offer a sound documentation of the post-war development, activities, and significance of the British secret service, from the end of WWII through 1970. Instead of a chronological survey tracing developments over time, a functional approach has been taken which emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of different services and departments. Contains sections on organizations, scientific and atomic intelligence, spy flights, management, security, special operations and "black" propaganda, and liaison and deception. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.