A Don at War
A Don at War by Sir David, Kcmg Obe Hunt is a significant work published by Taylor & Francis Group in December 1990. This edition, comprising 310 pages, offers insights from the perspective of an Intelligence staff officer during wartime, detailing both British and German military strategies. Originally published in 1966, the book has been recognized for its authoritative analysis and has been updated to include a new foreword that discusses the implications of the Ultra system in decoding German communications.
In this edition, readers will find a thorough examination of military operations in the Mediterranean, enriched by the context of the Ultra system’s capabilities. The book delves into themes of military history and political science, providing a unique viewpoint on national and international security during a pivotal time in European history. This comprehensive account not only reflects on past strategies but also sheds light on the evolution of intelligence operations in warfare.
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When A Don at War was published in 1966 it was hailed as the first book to be written from the point of view of the Intelligence staff officer in the field with critics remarking on Sir David Hunt’s authoritative exposition of British as well as German strategies. Eight years later it was revealed that the British, through the Ultra’ system, were able to decode even the most important German radio messages despite the fact they were sent in the supposedly unbreakable Enigma cipher’. Since 1974 the great secret has become common knowledge. As a result Sir David has specially written for this second edition a new foreword whose main purpose is to explain the use made of Ultra during four years campaigning in the Mediterranean.
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