Imperial Spies Invade Russia: The British Intelligence Interventions, 1918 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313286117)

This first history of British Imperial interventions in widely distant geographic areas in north and south Russia at the end of World War I describes the invention of a new kind of intelligence system. This careful study based on an extensive use of documents provides interesting lessons for dealing with Russia today at a similar turning point. Historians, Russian specialists, intelligence professionals, and others will find this a fascinating account of dirty deeds and a helpful analysis of intelligence planning and coordination.

This history shows how intelligence was used as a substitute for open diplomacy and how the interventions were turned to economic advantage for both Britain and Canada. The system of intelligence is analyzed in terms of planning, tactics, communications, trade, transport, field operations and networks and coordination. Each of the interventions in the north and south are described in detail. Notes and a lengthy bibliography also offer important evidence of the remarkable events that took place.

Author: A. J. Plotke
ISBN-10: 0313286116
ISBN-13: 9780313286117
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 03/24/1993
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.74h x 6.34w x 1.10d