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The Secret War Between Hitler and Stalin: Intelligence and Counterintelligence on the Eastern Front - Couverture rigide

Ridley, Norman

 
9781036122102: The Secret War Between Hitler and Stalin: Intelligence and Counterintelligence on the Eastern Front
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ISBN 10 : 1036122107 ISBN 13 : 9781036122102
Editeur : Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

The intelligence war between Germany and the Soviet Union, ignited by Operation Barbarossa on 22 June 1941, was fiercely contested over four years. Neither side was prepared for the scale of the conflict, and both quickly developed methods to assess and counter each other’s military intentions. This book explores the intelligence strategies of Stalin’s SMERSH and Hitler’s Abwehr. SMERSH coordinated three independent counter-intelligence agencies within the Red Army, while the Abwehr was Germany’s military-intelligence service. Focusing on key battles like Stalingrad and Kursk, the book examines how both sides competed for intelligence advantage. The Soviets excelled in strategic deception, manipulating German decision-making. Early in the war, they used counterintelligence to deceive the Germans, notably during their surprise counteroffensive at Moscow in December 1941 and their hidden tank formations in 1942. German intelligence chief Gehlen underestimated Soviet deception and overestimated German superiority, which hindered effective analysis. Meanwhile, the Soviets deployed agents behind German lines and employed terror tactics to destroy German operations. The pivotal battle of Stalingrad revealed the Germans' intelligence failures, and their subsequent losses marked a turning point. By the war's end, Soviet counterintelligence had become a critical weapon, reshaping the intelligence landscape and significantly impacting the outcome of the war.

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À propos de l'auteur

NORMAN RIDLEY is an Open University Honours Graduate who writes about the less well covered aspects of 20th Century history. He lives in the Channel Islands.

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Éditeur
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1036122107
ISBN 13 
9781036122102
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
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