British Naval Intelligence through the Twentieth Century

An acclaimed military historian examines the vital role of British naval intelligence from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the Cold War.
In this comprehensive account, Andrew Boyd brings a critical new dimension to our understanding of British naval intelligence. From the capture of Napoleons signal codes to the satellite-based systems of the Cold War era, he provides a coherent and reliable overview while setting his subject in the larger context of the British state. It is a fasc...