Most Secret War

Jones, R. V.

ISBN 10: 0809485915 / ISBN 13: 9780809485918

Published by Hamish Hamilton, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Most Secret War
• Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809485915
• ISBN 13: 9780809485918
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 33 ounces

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Synopsis

Reginald Jones was nothing less than a genius. And his appointment to the Intelligence Section of Britain's Air Ministry in 1939 led to some of the most astonishing scientific and technological breakthroughs of the Second World War. In "Most Secret War" he details how Britain stealthily stole the war from under the Germans' noses by outsmarting their intelligence at every turn. He tells of the 'battle of the beams'; detecting and defeating flying bombs; using chaff to confuse radar; and many other ingenious ideas and devices. Jones was the man with the plan to save Britain and his story makes for riveting reading.

About the Author

James Goodchild was awarded his doctorate in Modern History at the University of Exeter in May 2013. During his studies in Devon, he taught Modern History at both the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth. His research interests and subsequent peer-reviewed article publications have explored the 20th century inter-relationship between science, intelligence, war and the State. He is currently teaching Modern History at a reputable sixth form college in Yorkshire, and is also in the process of completing his second book on the scientific and technological developments of the First World War.