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MacArthur's Ultra: Codebreaking and the War Against Japan, 1942-1945 (Modern War Studies)

by Edward J. Drea

ISBN13: 9780700605767
ISBN10: 0700605762
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In this book, the author assesses the relationship between special intelligence and the campaigns of General Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific. During World War II, special intelligence, commonly referred to as ULTRA today, meant information obtained through monitoring, intercepting, and decoding enemy radio communications.

Synopsis:

"A valuable source for understanding the interrelationship of ULTRA, personality, high strategy, and operations in the war against Japan". — Journal of Military History. "A major contribution to the growing body of ULTRA literature". — Journal of American History. "A significant work for any student of military intelligence". — Intelligence and National Security.
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ISBN:
9780700605767
Subtitle:
Codebreaking and the War Against Japan, 1942-1945
Author:
Drea, Edward J.
Publisher:
University Press of Kansas
Subject:
Military - General
Subject:
Military - World War II
Subject:
World
Subject:
Cryptography
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Modern War Studies Paperback
Publication Date:
February 1993
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
9.01x6.00x.89 in. 1.05 lbs.
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