US Covert Operations and Cold War Strategy: Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy

Uncovers the hidden history of US covert operations during the Cold War Draws on newly declassified documents and interviews with key figures Provides a comprehensive overview of the CIA’s covert action program Examines the role of covert operations in major Cold War events, such as the Berlin Crisis and the Cuban Missile Crisis Assesses the effectiveness of covert operations and their impact on US foreign policy Offers new insights into the decision-making process behind covert operations Includes case studies of specific covert operations, such as the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Phoenix Program Written by a leading expert on US intelligence and covert operations