The Shadow War: German Espionage and United States Counterespionage in Latin America during World War II

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World War II was fought on many fronts and with many weapons. One of the most intriguing struggles..the intelligence war between Germany and the U.S. in Latin America... is also one of the least understood. Now Leslie Rout and John Bratzel experts in the the intelligence history of Latin America detail this secret war of espionage and counterespionage in The Shadow War a vivid account of clandestine intelligence operations in Mexico Chile Brazil and Argentina during World War II. More than just a record of intelligence activities The Shadow War examines the historical background and diplomatic context the personalities and organizational rivalry and the hemispheric and global stakes of this secret struggle.