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The Spies, Scientists and Code Breakers of World War I
by Taylor Downing
World War I is often viewed as a war fought by armies of millions living and fighting in trenches, aided by brutal machinery that cost the lives of many. But behind all of this an intellectual war was also being fought between engineers, chemists, code-breakers, physicists, doctors, mathematicians, and intelligence gatherers. This hidden war was to make a positive and lasting contribution to how war was conducted on land, at sea, and in the air, and most importantly, life at home.
Secret Warriors provides an invaluable and fresh history of the World War I, profiling a number of the key incidents and figures which lead to great leaps forward for the twentieth century. Told in a lively and colorful narrative style, Secret Warriors reveals the unknown side of this tragic conflict.
"Starred Review. Though he fails to provide a unifying theme ... few readers will complain as they proceed through five unrelated but completely engrossing sections on aviation, intelligence, weapons, medicine, and communication." - Publishers Weekly
"A meticulously detailed, welcome addition to the literature of World War I, the 'first 'total' war in which all the resources of the state were involved.'" - Kirkus
"This volume should be of interest to most readers, especially those interested in military history." - Library Journal
"A fascinating read and a significant contribution to the history of World War II." - Professor David Reynolds, author of In Command of History
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Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published.
Taylor Downing is a television producer and writer. He was educated at Cambridge University. His most recent books include Spies in the Sky, Churchill's War Lab, Cold War (with Sir Jeremy Isaacs) and Night Raid. He lives in England.
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