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. ...
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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.
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FIRST EDITION thus. The authors personal account of his part in the spy network and the technology war against the Germans during World War II. VG 8vo Grey Boards HB slightly stained on cover and previous owner sticker inner front. In Mon Mohan design unpriceclipped DJ also VG. 556pp inc glossary of abbreviations and code names and index.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x1; Inscribed by Reginald V. Jones on front end page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jacket with loss. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Blind stamp on front end page. Owner's name written on edge. xx, 556 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations; 24 cm. *Autographed by author. * "Reginald V. Jones was a secret hero of British intelligence in World War II, whose genius for scientific tricks baffled German bombers and saved thousands of lives. A master practical joker, puzzle-solver, hoaxer and harmonica player (one retired spymaster fondly remembered him playing Scottish airs at a crowded Chinese restaurant), Reginald Victor Jones turned his whimsy into a devastating weapon in wartime. He was recognized--at least by the world's intelligence services--as the father of electronic warfare, a pioneer in technology to mystify, mislead and surprise the enemy. 'He did more to save us from disaster than many who are glittering with trinkets. ' Winston Churchill said."-New York Times Obit.
Most Secret War, by R. V. Jones, is fascinating, well-written and even entertaining. It is one of the most informative, interesting books on the British and the Allies in WWII and the use of then-emerging science, especially radar, in the war against the Axis powers, primarily Germany.
R.V. Jones was a young scientist who had researched radar before the war. When the war broke out, he was put in charge in England of trying to ascertain what new science Germany was using to develop new weapons, such as rockets and radar; and to develo in England new weapons based on cutting-edge science. His intelligence and dedication to his work and lively obsersation of the people he interacted with make the account shine. He describes other scientists, military people and operations, civilian undercover volunteers who went into France, how they used radar and "spoofs" to misdirect the Germans as to how their bombing raids were going and as to where an when "D" day would happen.
This book is an outstanding example of the post-analysis of events in a spirit and tradition of free expression that Western culture applies to its history in order to learn from our experiences. I highly, highly recommend it. If you read it, I think you will love it.