Recensori in anteprima
Stalin has just been murdered and Eisenhower has been elected...
He is faced with the continuing war in Korea and CIA reports that the Soviet's are planning a major offensive in Western Europe. We go through National Security Council Meetings and the development of the U-2. Khrushchev continues to boast about Soviet bombers, armor. Ike counters with a massive retaliation doctrine. Sputnik and Gaither report send the US into a frenzy that compel Eisenhower to continue U-2 flights despite Soviet efforts to shoot down the U-2s. Eisenhower creates several scientific panels that make heavy contributions to missile and bomber development.
Finding Designated Ground Zero is about the need for and the building of the U-2 airplane. It follows the life of Caleb Young, the chief Scientist for the CIA from 1952-1960, as he tries to shade National Intelligence Estimates to forestall a first strike by US forces.
- Formato
- Cartaceo
- Generi
- Historical Fiction, Fiction and Literature
- Offerto da
- upn42 (Autore)
- Pubblicato da
- Parallax Publishing
- Pacchetto
- Marzo 2024 Inizia il: 2024-03-01Termina il: 2024-03-25
- In vendita
- 2023-11-03
- Paesi
- USA Only
- Collegamenti
- Informazioni sul libro
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This is the second book in the series. If you win the giveaway I will send you an autographed copy. I am working with screenwriters on a series for the books now.