Secret warriors the spies, scientists and code breakers of World War I

"A startling and vivid account of World War I that uncovers how wartime code-breaking, aeronautics, and scientific research that laid the foundation for much of the innovations of the twentieth century. World War I is often viewed as a war fought by armies of millions living and fighting in trenches...

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Main Author: Downing, Taylor (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Pegasus Books, 2015.
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