Text and photographic essays tell of espionage in World War II: the spies, spy networks, codes, electronic eavesdropping, weapons and hoaxes used by both sides.

Includes index. World War II.

A bodyguard for the truth -- Evesdropping on the emeny -- Low tricks for high stakes -- The wizards' war -- Grand delusions -- Picture Essays : The urgent need for secrecy -- Germany's master spy -- Agents in the field -- A pioneer in cryptology -- Communicating in the field -- An American covert force -- An arsenal for agents -- Vengeance from Hitler -- A gallery of wonder weapons.